The Netherlands | United Kingdom* | Denmark | |
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Termination of pregnancy (TOP) for social reasons | Legal until 24 weeks gestation | Legal until 24 weeks gestation | Legal until 12 weeks gestation |
TOP for fetal anomalies | After 24 weeks only in very limited cases | No gestational limit if there is a substantial risk the child would suffer from such physical or mental abnormality as to be seriously handicapped | Permitted up to 22 weeks if there is a substantial risk that the child would suffer from severe mental or physical abnormality |
Payment for TOP | Free at the point of delivery | Free at the point of delivery | Free at the point of delivery |