Abortion
Abortion Rights R.v. Morgentaler, [1988] 1 S.C.R.30
Canada has a history with the controversial issue of abortion. The two sides to this topic have strong opinions about the right and wrong decisions when it comes to abortion. One might believe that abortion should not exist in Canadian society. These people are most likely known as pro-life; who believe abortion is equal to murder. Others believe that abortion is a good thing, and has had a strong impact on Canadian society. These people are pro-choice, they believe abortion is a way to help an individual's life for the better. The R.v. Morgentaler case was about two men, including Morgentaler who were licensed physicians, they set up a private clinic providing abortion services to women who did not have the necessary approval and they were criminally charged. The R.v. Morgentaler case made a significant impact on Canadian society; more broadly this case impacted the women of Canada by granting women greater equality rights, giving them a healthier along with a safe lifestyle, and it got rid of illegal acts made by doctors. The R.v. Morgentaler case illustrated that women in Canada have equal rights. They have the right to make decisions about their own life and what they can and cannot do. In order for one to run an abortion clinic, it must first be approved by therapeutic abortion committee, or by a hospital (Section 251 Criminal Code). The doctors did not consult with a hospital nor the therapeutic abortion committee. Dr. Morgentaler along with the other two doctors commenced their pleas. Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security; this includes all women. ( Section 7 of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms). This has given women more equality rights because women should be allowed to have access of medical treatment without the fear of any misconceptions. Also, women have the liberty in making their own decisions. Section 251 of the Criminal Code takes away those rights and violates
Canada has a history with the controversial issue of abortion. The two sides to this topic have strong opinions about the right and wrong decisions when it comes to abortion. One might believe that abortion should not exist in Canadian society. These people are most likely known as pro-life; who believe abortion is equal to murder. Others believe that abortion is a good thing, and has had a strong impact on Canadian society. These people are pro-choice, they believe abortion is a way to help an individual's life for the better. The R.v. Morgentaler case was about two men, including Morgentaler who were licensed physicians, they set up a private clinic providing abortion services to women who did not have the necessary approval and they were criminally charged. The R.v. Morgentaler case made a significant impact on Canadian society; more broadly this case impacted the women of Canada by granting women greater equality rights, giving them a healthier along with a safe lifestyle, and it got rid of illegal acts made by doctors. The R.v. Morgentaler case illustrated that women in Canada have equal rights. They have the right to make decisions about their own life and what they can and cannot do. In order for one to run an abortion clinic, it must first be approved by therapeutic abortion committee, or by a hospital (Section 251 Criminal Code). The doctors did not consult with a hospital nor the therapeutic abortion committee. Dr. Morgentaler along with the other two doctors commenced their pleas. Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security; this includes all women. ( Section 7 of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms). This has given women more equality rights because women should be allowed to have access of medical treatment without the fear of any misconceptions. Also, women have the liberty in making their own decisions. Section 251 of the Criminal Code takes away those rights and violates