A POLÍTICA PÚBLICA DE ABORTO LEGAL EM DECORRÊNCIA DE VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL E A INAPROPRIADA LIMITAÇÃO À IDADE GESTACIONAL

Authors

  • Mirella de Carvalho Bauzys Monteiro USP; MPSP

Abstract

The present article analyzes the public policy for the practice of legal abortion in Brazil in the case of pregnancy resulting from rape, which is part of the intersectoral public policy against violence. The limitation imposed by the Ministry of Health to the gestational age of 20-22 weeks and/or the fetal weight of 500g is considered a great difficulty for its effective implementation, considering that there is no technical or medical explanation by the current guidelines of the World Health Organization. Under legal aspects, fetal viability also cannot overcome the will of the pregnant victim, as provided in the Penal Code. Moreover, there are differences in the effects to be suffered by the woman in case of abortion or delivery for adoption, even if it is a result of therapeutic premature birth, and it is up to her (and her legal representative) the decision in these cases. Finally, given the importance of Heath technical regulations for the implementation of this public policy, it is necessary to modify them in order to protect the rights of women and girls victims of violence.

Author Biography

  • Mirella de Carvalho Bauzys Monteiro, USP; MPSP

    Mestra em Direitos Humanos pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo – USP. Promotora de Justiça da área da Infância e Juventude do Ministério Público de São Paulo – MPSP.

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Published

2022-12-14

Issue

Vol. 21 (2022): RJESMPSP

Section

Artigos

License

Ao submeter o trabalho para avaliação, os autores concordam com a cessão dos seus direitos autorais para o Ministério Público do Estado de São Paulo.