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Abortion—Whose Decision?, Geoffrey J. Bennett, Christina M. Lyon
Abortion—Whose Decision?, Geoffrey J. Bennett, Christina M. Lyon
Journal Articles
Major Points
- The decision in Paton v. Trustees of B.P.A.S.
- Does a husband's "veto power" exist in English Law?
- The rights of the Foetus in English Law
- The rights of the "illegitimate father"
- The American position
- Some reflections
Abortion—The Female, The Foetus And The Father, Geoffrey J. Bennett, Christina M. Lyon
Abortion—The Female, The Foetus And The Father, Geoffrey J. Bennett, Christina M. Lyon
Journal Articles
The recent case of Paton v. Trustees of B.P.A.S. raised an issue never previously canvassed before an English court, namely: does a husband have any rights in English law to prevent his wife having a lawful abortion within the terms of the Abortion Act 1967? Apart from its interest as a case of first impression in an area of the law which has never been devoid of controversy, the case raised directly or by implication fundamental questions about the control of family life and the rights and duties of those in any way connected with it. Should the final decision …