Abortion in Perspective the Medical and Criminal Law of Indonesia

Abstract

The act or the conduct of aborting womb or mostly known as abortion has caused polemic within Indonesian society. This polemic happens because the abortion is only viewed as a prohibited act, whether it is from religion law, social norm, or substantial law perspective view. However, according to the Act Number 36 Year 2009, abortion is considered as a justification based on medical aspect.

Keywords: Abortion, perspective, medical, criminal law, Indonesia.