“It would be an irresponsible decision,” said Natalia Bernal, a law professor and abortion opponent. “It is only going to increase the amount of damage done to women.”The court’s decision, which cannot be altered by other legal bodies, could come as early as Monday. And it will stem not from a case brought by an abortion rights advocate, but from one brought by Ms. Bernal, who had sought a total ban. The court’s decision to take on her case has intensified an already fierce debate in Colombia over the legal and moral implications of the procedure. But its final decision in this case is far from certain.

Source: New York Times March 01, 2020 22:25 UTC