Historical Events tagged with "charter of rights"
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Crime & Law
Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Abortion Laws
January 28th, 1988 37 years ago
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled against existing anti-abortion laws, determining they violated women's rights as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This landmark decision came from a case involving Henry Morgentaler, who challenged the constitutionality of the laws after performing abortions without medical approval. The court's ruling effectively legalized abortion in Canada, allowing women to make autonomous choices regarding their reproductive health without legal restrictions.
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