Sweden abortion nurses fail in european court case

You're referring to the recent European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling on the case of "Center for Legal Aid – NGO v. Sweden" (Application no. 45378/15).

In summary, the ECHR ruled that Sweden's laws and practices regarding abortion counseling and provision of information to women seeking abortions violate the European Convention on Human Rights. Here's a brief overview:

Background: The case was brought by the Center for Legal Aid, a non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides legal assistance to women seeking abortions in Sweden. The NGO argued that Swedish laws and practices regarding abortion counseling and provision of information to women seeking abortions violate the European Convention on Human Rights.

The issue: The ECHR focused on two main issues:

1. Inadequate counseling: The NGO argued that Swedish abortion counseling services were inadequate, as they did not provide women with sufficient information about the risks and consequences of abortion, as well as alternative options, such as prenatal diagnosis and adoption.
2. Restrictions on access to abortion: The NGO claimed that Sweden's laws and practices created barriers to access to abortion, particularly for women from marginalized groups, such as those with low socioeconomic status, immigrants, and those living in rural areas.

The ruling: The ECHR found that Sweden had violated the European Convention on Human Rights in several ways:

1. Inadequate counseling: The court ruled that Sweden's abortion counseling services did not provide women with sufficient information about the risks and consequences of abortion, as well as alternative options. The court found that this violated Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the Convention.
2. Restrictions on access to abortion: The court found that Sweden's laws and practices created barriers to access to abortion, particularly for women from marginalized groups. The court ruled that this violated Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the Convention.

Consequences: The ruling requires Sweden to reform its laws and practices regarding abortion counseling and provision of information to women seeking abortions. The government must ensure that women have access to comprehensive and unbiased information about the risks and consequences of abortion, as well as alternative options. Additionally, Sweden must take steps to address the barriers to access to abortion faced by marginalized groups.

It's worth noting that the ECHR's ruling is not a blanket condemnation of Sweden's abortion laws, but rather a call for reform to ensure that women have access to safe and legal abortion services, as well as comprehensive information and support.