Chapter II: Illegal termination of pregnancy.

As stated in article 223-10 of the French Criminal Code, reproduced below: “Termination of pregnancy without the consent of the person concerned is punishable by five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros. “

Termination of another person’s pregnancy is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a €30,000 fine if it is knowingly carried out in one of the following circumstances: 1° After the expiry of the period within which it is authorised by law, unless it is carried out for a medical reason ; 2° By a person who is not a doctor or midwife; 3° In a place other than a public…

Termination of pregnancy after prenatal diagnosis without having followed the procedures laid down by law is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a €30,000 fine.

Providing a woman with the material means to terminate her own pregnancy is punishable by three years’ imprisonment and a fine of €45,000. These penalties are increased to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros if the offence is committed on a regular basis. Under no circumstances may the woman be considered an accomplice to this act. Prescribing or dispensing authorised medication with the aim of inducing a…