On This Day January 28 1988 - The Supreme Court of Canada Struck Down All Anti Abortion Laws

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On This Day January 28 1988 - The Supreme Court of Canada Struck Down All Anti Abortion Laws.

On this day January 28 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down all existing anti abortion laws, ruling that they violated constitutional rights. The decision removed criminal restrictions and marked a major turning point in Canadian legal and social history.

The ruling reflected broader shifts taking place during the late 1980s, as courts and governments across the Western world grappled with individual rights bodily autonomy and the role of the state. In Canada, the decision reshaped...
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