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Is sex selection illegal in Norway?

Yes. Sex selection is banned in Norway. Choosing a baby's sex is banned unless it prevents a disease.

Party to the Council of Europe Oviedo Convention (ETS 164, in force 1 Dec 1999). Article 14 forbids using medically assisted procreation to choose a future child's sex, except to avoid a serious hereditary sex-related disease. A ratified treaty in force binds the state; Norway is on the CoE ratification chart and on the CGS list.

Source: Oviedo Convention Art. 14

• Norway is one of 50 countries where sex selection is banned, and 9 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 3 (Finland and Russia).
• In Europe: banned in 34 of 39 countries.

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