Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has contributed to the national discussion on the issue of abortion, saying Government will abide by the current laws.
Responding to questions during yesterday's post-Cabinet briefing at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s, Rowley reinforced the view by Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh that abortion was illegal in T&T.
“The law of the land is that abortion is illegal and we are all law-abiding citizens,” Rowley said.
He said discussions would continue to take place but that sometimes one had to challenge the law in order to solve problems more meaningfully.
However, unlike his Cabinet colleague, Rowley said the conversation was not over as it was one which was taking place at all levels. He is also anticipating that it will continue into the future because many women are utilising the option of abortion.
“We know it is happening, which is backyard abortions. Let us not bury our heads in the sand and pretend that in this country there are not thousands of women who take part in abortions and sometimes at the risk of their own lives.”