Abortion, defined as the termination of pregnancy is one of the most contentious social issues in Indonesia although it has been practiced since long time ago. Abortion can be done in ways that conform to medical standards as well as in traditional ways. Abortion can be done by doctors, midwives, both in big cities and in remote areas. The moral and religious view of abortion is the biggest problem that has hitherto made it difficult to agree on a policy of abortion. Therefore, illegal and unsafe abortion is still running in secret. This is one of major problems threatening women in their reproductive era. This paper aims at reviewing legislation concerning abortion in Indonesia, particularly articles contained in the Indonesian Criminal Code and the Law No. 36 of 2009 on Health. The result show that to date, Indonesia does not have the specific legislation pertaining to abortion. In Indonesia, however, legal position of abortion is governed by the Indonesian Criminal Code and Law No. 39 of 2009 on Health. In this perspective, the Indonesian Criminal Code as the basis of criminal law in Indonesia strictly prohibits the act of abortion. Nevertheless, Law No. 36 of 2009 on Health provides a possibility for abortion for some reason. Abortion is permitted only to save a woman life.