Polish parliament liberalises abortion law – but conservative president likely to veto changes

Poland's parliament voted to amend strict abortion laws, allowing abortions for severe fetal deformities and easing penalties for assisting in abortions. However, the conservative president is likely to veto the changes. Currently, Poland's abortion laws are among the strictest in Europe, permitting abortions only in cases of rape or health risks to the woman. Doctors face severe penalties for illegal abortions, and there have been reported deaths of women denied necessary procedures.