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Pioneering sexual and reproductive laws introduced in Spain
Equality Minister Irene Montero welcomes the new rules Source: Reuters
Spain's parliament has passed a sexual and reproductive health law that allows girls aged 16 and 17 to undergo abortions without parental consent.In a first for a European country, the new laws offer state-funded paid leave for women who suffer from painful periods.
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