In Turkey, a 1983 law makes abortion legal in all circumstances within 10 weeks of pregnancy. After the period of 10 weeks, abortion is legal only if the woman’s life is at risk, or if her physical or mental health is in danger or if her pregnancy involves foetal abnormalities, or in the cases of conception out of rape or incest, or in the case of foetal impairment and economic or social reasons. Parental- and spousal-consent requirements are in effect, but they can be waived if the risk to the mother’s life constitutes an immediate danger.