According to San Marino RTV, 77% voted “for”, 22% “against”.
In total, about 15 thousand people took part in the referendum in 32 precincts.
The Secretariat for Internal Affairs has to develop a draft law as soon as possible, which will reflect the will of the people regarding the issue of abortion in the republic.
A law prohibiting abortion even when there is a direct threat to women's health has been in place in San Marino since 1865.
For its violation in the republic, liability is provided in the form of imprisonment from six months for women terminating pregnancy and from three years for doctors.
According to the Associated Press, the Mexican Supreme Court previously overturned a number of provisions of the law of the state of Coahuila, which borders the United States, where abortion was criminalized.