From bans to easy access: Abortion laws around the world

Abortion became legal in Italy in May 1978, when Italian women were allowed to terminate a pregnancy on request during the first 90 days.

However, doctors who identify as "conscientious objectors," can refuse from aborting a child in the country.

It is legal in the country with some restrictions. 

Abortion during the first trimester is legal upon request.

However, abortion during the second trimester is legal only for serious risk to the health of the woman or fetal defects. 

It is legal at all stages of pregnancy and funded partially by the Canada Health Act.

It is the only nation with absolutely no specific legal restrictions on abortion.

It is legal in the country until the 10th month of conception.

Abortion in Turkey was legalised in 1983 to reduce the high number of women dying from unsafe, self-induced terminations. 

It is legal in Russia as an elective procedure up to the 12th week of pregnancy, and in special circumstances at later stages.

It is legal in legal in China and is a government service available on request for women.

It is legal on demand up to 12 weeks after conception.

Abortions at later stages of pregnancy are allowed if two physicians certify that the abortion will be done to prevent grave permanent injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman.

It is legal in Australia. All states and territories of the country fully decriminalized abortion in October 2019.

Abortion is legal on request (gestational limits vary) in the Latin American country which has a population of 11.2 million.

Abortion in Uruguay is legal on request before twelve weeks of gestation, after a five-day reflection period. 

Abortion has been legalized in Uruguay since 2012.

Abortion is legal in Texas. However, its law requires all women seeking an abortion to have at least 2 visits to the abortion facility.