Does access to abortion clash with equality of rights?

Abstract

Every life is inherently precious and has to be protected in every possible way. Hence, the principle defining equality, or aequalitas, in the eyes of the law is that all people must be equally protected by the same law. This concept has long been the subject of philosophical and moral controversy, but at its core, it is the notion that everyone should be treated fairly and have access to the same opportunities for development.[1] Yet, one of the most divisive topics in medical ethics and law is the legal standing of the foetus, causing a tug-of-war between maternal rights and foetal claims.