Liechtenstein Abortion Approval Referendum, 2011

A referendum to legalize abortions was held in the country of Liechtenstein on September 18, 2011.

The measure, referred to as the Help Instead of Punishment referendum, was designed to allow abortions within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy to be performed in the country of Liechtenstein. This measure was defeated by a vote of 52.3% to 47.7%. Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, opposed the measure and said he would veto it if it were approved by voters.[1][2]

## See also[edit]

* International Ballot Measures

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Wikipedia, "2011 Liechtenstein referendums," accessed June 4, 2019
2. ↑ Expatica, "Liechtenstein votes against legalising abortion," September 18, 2011

v • e

International Ballot Measures

Europe|

Bulgaria • Germany • European Union • Iceland • Slovenia • Switzerland • United Kingdom

* * *

The Americas|

Canada • Cayman Islands • Colombia • Venezuala

* * *

Asia/Pacific|

Australia • Kyrgyzstan • Taiwan • Turkey

* * *

Africa|

Sudan • Kenya • Zanzibar

* * *

Election Years|

2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2014