Abortion in Greece has been fully legalized since 1986, when law 1609/1986 was passed effective from 3 July 1986.[1][2] Abortions can be performed on-demand in hospitals for women whose pregnancies have not exceeded twelve weeks.[3] In the case of rape or incest, an abortion can occur as late as nineteen weeks, and as late as twenty-four weeks in the case of fetal abnormalities.[3] In case of inevitable risk to the life of the pregnant woman or a risk of serious and continuous damage to her physical or mental health, termination of pregnancy is legal any time before birth.[2][4] Girls under the age of 18 must get written permission from a parent or guardian before being allowed an abortion.[3]