Independent SA body to undertake examination of state abortion laws

An independent institution from South Australia has been selected to undergo a study into the state’s abortion laws as part of a plan to reform legislation which has “not been updated for four decades”.

Emma Musgrave • 27 February 2019 • Politics

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), which is based at the University of Adelaide, has been requested by Attorney-General Vickie Chapman MP to examine changes to the state's abortion laws.

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“The South Australian Law Reform Institute welcomes the opportunity to undertake this most important reference, with a view to making abortion a regulated medical procedure under health law as opposed to a criminal law issue,” said director of the SA Law Reform Institute, the University of Adelaide's Professor John Williams.

“The state’s existing abortion laws, which have not been updated for four decades, will be examined with a view to improving access and modernising the practice in South Australia.

Professor Williams said the Institute will research and consult widely with the community, health providers and interested parties, especially those in regional South Australia, on present law and practice and the implications of any changes, with a report with recommendations to be provided to the A-G for consideration.

“Abortion raises many sensitive and complex ethical, social, legal and medical issues. There are sincere and differing views in the community which we will consider when making our report,” he said.

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“On the basis of its research and consultation, the Institute will suggest potential models for reform.”

Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.

Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.

Email Emma on: Emma.Musgrave@momentummedia.com.au

Dr Terry Dwyer, Dwyer Lawyers Wednesday, 27 February 2019

"....will be examined with a view to improving access and modernising the practice in South Australia."

That does not sound like a serious examination but a predetermined outcome. As for, "Abortion raises many sensitive and complex ethical, social, legal and medical issues" - I dare say it does, such as the taking of innocent human life. It would be nice if one saw a proper legal historical analysis going back to old English law but I doubt we will.

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