PART 2
Grounds for termination: cases with gestational limit
Risk to physical or mental health where pregnancy not exceeding 24 weeks4
1
A registered medical professional may terminate a pregnancy where two registered medical professionals are of the opinion, formed in good faith, that—
a
the pregnancy has not exceeded its 24th week; and
b
the continuance of the pregnancy would involve risk of injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman which is greater than if the pregnancy were terminated.
2
In forming an opinion as to the matter mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), account may be taken of the pregnant woman’s actual or reasonably foreseeable circumstances.