Parental consent is not required under the Singapore Abortion Act unless the pregnant woman is not of sound mind and body. However, the Act requires that the woman undergoes counseling by a certified abortion counselor at an MOH-accredited abortion clinic and watch a video clip on the subject.
Counseling at Health Promotion Board is required, and a certificate of attendance is to be obtained before abortion can be carried out at an approved clinic providing abortions services. Parental consent is not required.
Less than 14 years
It is an offence (known as statutory rape) for any male to have sexual intercourse with a woman under 14 years of age. So if you are below 14 years there will be no medical confidentiality to protect you from being reported to the police and to your parents.
The legal limit for abortion in Singapore isup to 24 weeks gestation.
Foreigners may have abortion performed in Singapore if ANY ONE of the following conditions are met:
These restrictions do not apply to foreigners who require evacuation for miscarriage, but the age of legal consent (21 and above) will apply in this scenario.
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