Issue Watch
Abortion
One-in-Six Americans Would Ban Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in the United States consent to pregnancy termination in specific cases, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents think abortion should be legal only under certain circumstances.
Jul 21, 2010
Many Britons Want Abortion Window Shortened
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe the time limit to perform legal abortions—currently set at the first 24 weeks of pregnancy—is too long, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents say the time limit should be shortened.
Jul 16, 2010
Czech Decidedly Favour Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A solid majority of people in the Czech Republic agree with legal abortions at the request of the mother, according to a poll by CVVM. 70 per cent of respondents share this point of view, down three points since May 2009.
Jun 22, 2010
Moving Beyond The Labels on Abortion
Mario Canseco - In public opinion, there are issues that require only one or two questions, such as the approval rating for a politician or a quick reaction to a policy announcement. Abortion is not one of them. It is intrinsically complex, dealing with several underlying factors.
May 27, 2010
Spaniards Reject Government’s Abortion Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Spain are not satisfied with their government’s new pregnancy termination regulations, according to a poll by NC Report published in La Razón. 54.2 per cent of respondents oppose the Abortion Law.
Apr 18, 2010
Mexicans Evenly Split on Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The legal status of abortion divides opinions in Mexico, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 48.8 per cent of respondents agree with allowing women to seek an abortion on a voluntary basis, whereas 45.3 per cent disagree.
Feb 20, 2010
Brazilians Decidedly Oppose Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - About three quarters of people in Brazil are against abortion, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 73.5 per cent of respondents share this view, while 22.7 per cent are in favour of this practice.
Feb 12, 2010
Funding for Abortions Splits Views in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canadians are divided on the role their public-run health care services should play in pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 43 per cent of respondents believe the system should fund abortions whenever they are requested, while 41 per cent think it should only fund abortions in the event of medical emergencies.
Jan 18, 2010
Abortion Funding Divides Views in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Americans are split in their assessment of an amendment to the proposed health care reform bill that would ban abortion coverage in any health insurance plan using federal subsidies, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 44 per cent of respondents agree with the ban, while 42 per cent disagree.
Jan 17, 2010
Britons Want Shorter Time Limit for Abortions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of the population of Britain wants the time limit on abortion to be reduced from the current 24 weeks, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 47 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 36 per cent would maintain the current limit.
Jan 14, 2010
Many Peruvians Open to Abortion in Some Cases
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Peru are in favour of allowing a woman to terminate her pregnancy in some special cases, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 58 per cent of respondents agree with allowing an abortion when the life of the mother is in danger, while 38 per cent disagree.
Oct 22, 2009
Plan to Change Abortion Law Splits Views in Spain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Spain are divided in their assessment of a government proposal to modify existing abortion regulations, according to a poll by Instituto Noxa published in La Vanguardia. 44 per cent of respondents support the proposed changes, while 46 per cent oppose them.
Oct 12, 2009
Chileans Clearly Divided on Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Chile are split on the topic of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Ipsos, 46.9 per cent of respondents are opposed to abortion, while 39.1 per cent would allow it in some cases.
Apr 20, 2009
Americans Review Access to Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States question their country’s pregnancy termination regulations, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 39 per cent of respondents think it is too easy for anyone in the U.S. to get an abortion, while 18 per cent believe it is too hard to do so.
Jan 22, 2009
Uruguayans Support Vetoed Abortion Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Uruguay favour proposed legislation that would loosen existing restrictions on abortion, according to a poll by Factum published in El Espectador. 56 per cent of respondents agree with a bill that would allow women to request an abortion freely during the first 12 weeks of gestation, while 35 per cent disagree.
Nov 28, 2008
