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Change to decriminalise abortion law

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ArabellaScott · 17/06/2025 22:03

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2le12114j9o

'MPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy.
The landslide vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales* *for nearly 60 years.
Women who terminate their pregnancy outside the rules, for example after 24 weeks, will no longer be at risk of being investigated by police.
The law will still penalise anyone who assists a woman, including medical professionals, in getting an abortion outside the current legal framework.
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi put forward the amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was passed by a majority of 242 votes.'

Woman holding pregnancy test and abortion pill while sitting on sofa

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2le12114j9o

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theilltemperedmaggotintheheartofthelaw · 17/06/2025 23:30

Jazzicatz · 17/06/2025 23:24

I am concerned that this will put women’s lives at risk from dangerous induced abortions at home.

Well yes, on the one hand the defeated Johnson amendment would have made things safer; OTOH the amendment that passed will at least ensure miscarrying women can seek medical help without fear of police involvement, which is also safer.

Jazzicatz · 17/06/2025 23:24

I am concerned that this will put women’s lives at risk from dangerous induced abortions at home.

lnks · 17/06/2025 23:18

It’s fantastic news.

JazzyJelly · 17/06/2025 22:54

Progress!

Witchling · 17/06/2025 22:04

Good