Six women who have sought abortion care and the Abortion Law Reform Association (ALRANZ) have taken a complaint to the Human Rights Commission alleging abortion laws discriminate against women and pregnant people. That's what abortion comes down to* Simon Bridges says New Zealand's abortion laws work wellThe Human Rights Commission (HRC) is part of New Zealand's dispute resolution framework. ALRANZ has completed the HRC process, and their complaint now rests with the Office of Human Rights Proceedings, Bellamak says. This is the first time in New Zealand case law that abortion has been the subject of a complaint to the HRC. Each of the women told Newsroom their stories and why they believe their human rights were breached.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2018 22:30 UTC