Abortion: Whose Decision?

Synopsis
Examines the issue of abortion, showing the way that public policy on abortion was decided by the Supreme Court using a process known as judicial review. Illustrates by talking to some of the participants, how the nine members of the Supreme Court used the words of the Founding Fathers (as embodied in the American Constitution) to decide a woman’s rights on abortion.
Series
Democratic Government and Politics, Course D308
Language
English
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Sale; 1994 sale: £175.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes
Paired with ABORTION: PENUMBRAS AND EMANATIONS, D308/02V.
Subjects
Politics & government
Keywords
abortion; legal issues; United States of America

Credits

Producer
Hugh Phillips

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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