9 Jun 2008
RIGHT TO LIFE NEW ZEALAND INC V THE ABORTION SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE HC WN CIV 2005-485-999
- Citation
- openlaw-64663901_0d39_4ffc_a83b_08212faa794a.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The abortion law does not confer or recognise a legal right to life for the unborn child and s8 NZBORA does not apply to the unborn; however Parliament has recognised the unborn child's moral claim by statutory criteria and procedures (s187A and CSA Act). The Abortion Supervisory Committee must keep the abortion law and its operation (including administration of s187A) under review, may require records and reports from certifying consultants under s36 and may take steps including non-reappointment or removal of consultants to ensure consistency of administration, but it may not intervene to r…