According to the jurist, in accordance with the Penal Code, beginning with the laws that seek to protect the best interests of the minor, they establish that at the time of abortion there are two causes: when the life of the mother is in danger and when there are pregnancies resulting from a rape.
Last week, a group of women made up of lawyers, collectives and human rights activists appeared before the Attorney General’s Office to request an investigation into the case of the 8-year-old girl who was raped, pregnant and recently performed a caesarean section.
Lawyer Claudia Vidal, from the Words Powerful Organization, explained that the complaint filed seeks to open a formal investigation, so that all the facts that constitute, whether they are actions or omissions of institutions or officials involved at the time of attending or giving him, are investigated. medical or psychological care for this minor. “That all those responsible who have participated in the incorrect care of the health protocols and agreements to which Panama is a party be sought,” she said.
According to the jurist, in accordance with the Penal Code, beginning with the laws that seek to protect the best interests of the minor, they establish that at the time of abortion there are two causes: when the life of the mother is in danger and when there are pregnancies resulting from a violation (establishes that it must be two months where the interruption of pregnancy can be performed).
Vidal assured that in the case of this minor, the abortion care protocol that is already handled by the Ministry of Health (Minsa) failed.
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