Behind the scenes of the Versailles Congress: the integration of abortion into the Constitution

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At the Congress of Versailles: the history of the inclusion of abortion in the Constitution

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THE Versailles Congress is the enclosure which served as the theater for a historic act: the inclusion of Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy (IVG) in the French Constitution. This process has not been without obstacles and has generated numerous political and ethical debates.

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The legislative process for registering abortion

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The registration of theIVG in the Constitution has been a long road strewn with pitfalls. Initiated by the government, this registration aimed to guarantee the right of women to control their bodies. It was adopted by the National Assembly at first reading, then by the Senate after a series of lively debates.

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Debates in the National Assembly and the Senate

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The debates were particularly lively at Versailles Congress. While some deputies and senators supported this registration as a means of guaranteeing women's rights, others strongly criticized it, arguing that it risked opening the door to convenience abortions.

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The realization at the end of the Versailles Congress

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Despite these debates, the inscription of theIVG in the Constitution was finally adopted by a large majority during the Versailles Congress. This is a major victory for women's rights in France, consolidating a law dating from 1975, allowing women to use this medical practice.

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The repercussions of this registration

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The registration of theIVG in the Constitution was praised by numerous women's rights organizations, as well as by numerous French and international politicians. It now guarantees that the right to abortion cannot be called into question by future legislation, thus strengthening the legal security of this fundamental right. However, some opponents remain reserved, believing that this decision represents an attack on life.

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However, this historic step demonstrates that the debates around abortion are far from over. Behind the scenes of Versailles Congress thus demonstrate the complexity of this issue and the need for constant and respectful dialogue.

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