"Today Poland is an example for Europe, it's an example for the world," said Kaja Godek, a member of the Stop Abortion public initiative. Protesters gathered across Poland after the Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Thursday that abortion due to fetal defects was unconstitutional. (Kacper Pempel/Reuters)Critics allege courts are politicizedOpponents say the Constitutional Tribunal may have acted on the ruling party's behalf. Abortion rights activists say access to the procedure was often declined in recent years in Poland, even in cases when it would be legal. "We are glad with what the Constitutional Tribunal ruled because one cannot kill a child for being sick," Maria Kurowska, a lawmaker from the United Poland party, said.

Source: CBC News October 23, 2020 01:52 UTC