Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions
Art. 22Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
A physician may not perform abortion on a pregnant woman unless necessary
for saving her life.
However, abortion may be performed if pregnancy has not completed four
months and it has been conclusively established that the continuation of such
pregnancy will have serious consequences on the mother’s health, based on a
decision by a medical committee formed in accordance with terms and
conditions specified in the Implementing Regulations of this Law.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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