French Senate Unanimously Passes Law to Rehabilitate Women Convicted of Illegal Abortions

The law recognizes historical injustices faced by over 11,000 individuals and establishes a commission to preserve their memory, pending review by the National Assembly.

The French Senate has unanimously approved a law to rehabilitate women convicted for illegal abortions before the 1975 legalization of abortion under the Veil law.
The legislation acknowledges the physical and emotional suffering caused by pre-1975 abortion laws, which restricted women's health, autonomy, and rights.
A commission will be created to document and transmit the memory of women who underwent clandestine abortions and those who assisted them.
The law does not include financial compensation due to concerns about diverse actors involved in illegal abortions, such as exploitative individuals.
This initiative aligns with broader efforts to address historical injustices, including a parallel proposal to rehabilitate individuals condemned for homosexuality under discriminatory laws.