Reducing the harms associated with conscientious objection to abortion

本项目旨在对依良心拒堕胎的规定进行批判性评估。在澳大利亚，有一系列以州为基础的法律规范这种做法，有证据表明，所有这些法律都会导致不公平的机会，损害妇女，并对提供者缺乏明确性。该项目将严格评价管理依良心拒服兵役者的法律和规章选择，并与依良心拒服兵役者面谈，以开发一个概念模型来解释他们的做法。有专家参与的过程将确定监管的最佳模式，以及如何将模式转化为实践。预期结果是世界上第一个实践的证据，是在有效监管方面取得的进展，并将减少冲突和损害。

This project aims to critically evaluate the regulation of conscientious objection to abortion. A range of state-based laws regulate this practice in Australia, and there is evidence that all result in inequitable access, harms to women and lack clarity for providers. The project will critically evaluate the legal and regulatory options for managing conscientious objection and interview conscientious objectors to develop a conceptual model to explain their practices. A participatory process with experts will identify the optimal model for regulation and how to translate the model to practice. Expected outcomes are world first evidence on practice, progress towards effective regulation, and benefits will be reduced conflict and harms.