Will I get in trouble for having an abortion abroad?
No, as long as it is done according to the laws in that country.
Different countries have different abortion laws and the law that applies is the one of the country where the abortion takes place. Malta's law that prohibits abortion in all circumstances only applies in Malta. You cannot be taken to court in Malta for having had an abortion outside of Malta.
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