The Supreme Court’s Decision Could Have Ramifications in Australia

The Supreme Court’s Decision Could Have Ramifications in Australia
Pro-life signs are seen outside the All Women’s Health Center of Clearwater on May 3. The Supreme Court has struck down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that recognized a Constitutional right to an abortion. States can now ban the procedure. TNS
Gabriël Moens
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As expected, since the leaking of Associate Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion in early May, the American Supreme Court has now overturned the nearly 50-year precedent of Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v Casey.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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