A U.K judge ordered an 11-year-old girl to get an abortion, arguing it was in the girl's best interest both mentally and physically, local reports show.
A U.K. judge ordered a pregnant 11-year-old to get an abortion, ruling that termination was in the girl’s best interest, according to local media reports. Court documents stemming from a private hearing last month have since been publicly released and show that a 10-year-old girl only identified as AZ was raped by a 14-year-old boy she met online. She was reportedly raped a few weeks later by another 14-year-old boy after her 11th birthday, the Independent reported.
AZ explained the pregnancy made her feel 'special,' according to Arbuthnot, and her mother 'supported AZ’s position.' A health board, however, applied for 'declarations that termination of pregnancy would be in her best interests.' A mental health consultant additionally argued that the girl 'lacked competence' to carry through with the pregnancy, and a team of health specialists said the birth posed serious health risks to the girl, the Sun reported.
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