ECHR’S EFFICIENCY WILL ON DECISIONS ABOUT ABORTION AND ITS RELATIONS WITH GENDER

Abortion is a topic which has been discussed for years in different contexts such as ethics, law and gender. These discussions are made within the scope of women rights and life of the foetus. There are decisions of ECHR about abortion within the frame of Right to Life and Right to Respect for Private and Family Life. In this study, it has discussed whether it is a right or should it be considered as a forbidden act or is abortion a necessity. Attitude of the court toward abortion has been evaluated in the light of gender inequalities. In this context, how ECHR approaches to abortion is handled. The results achieved about court’s efficiency will on abortion in the context of sensibility for gender equality have been shared