The Flawed Application of Abortion Law in Chile: Reflections and Areas for Improvement

This research addresses the treatment of conscientious objection in Law No. 21,030, which regulates the voluntary interruption of pregnancy on three grounds in our country, focusing its critical analysis on the main problems that have been detected in the practical exercise of conscientious objection in Chile and other countries. The dangers derived from false conscientious objection, and the obstruction of abortion services will be analyzed, to finally propose and recommend some concrete measures that aim to reestablish the harmonious balance lost between true conscientious objection and the reproductive rights of women through access to the benefits provided for by the aforementioned law.