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Bid in Lords to overturn move to decriminalise abortion for women

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IwantToRetire · 18/03/2026 21:30

A landmark move to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancies could be overturned as legislation is considered in the House of Lords.

In June, MPs in the Commons voted in favour of decriminalisation, with one saying it would remove the threat of “investigation, arrest, prosecution or imprisonment” of any woman who acts in relation to her own pregnancy. ...

But, with the Bill making its way through the Lords, an amendment has been tabled to remove the relevant clause. ...

https://nation.cymru/news/bid-in-lords-to-overturn-move-to-decriminalise-abortion-for-women/

Bid in Lords to overturn move to decriminalise abortion for women

A landmark move to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancies could be overturned as legislation is considered in the House of Lords. In June, MPs in the Commons voted in favour of decriminalisation, with one saying it would remove the threa...

https://nation.cymru/news/bid-in-lords-to-overturn-move-to-decriminalise-abortion-for-women/

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FuglyBitch · 18/03/2026 22:13

this makes me so sad, once again, other people having a say over women’s bodies

Greyskybluesky · 18/03/2026 22:12

IwantToRetire · 18/03/2026 22:09

I think that must be it.

So it is specifically about the pills by post scheme.

Need to read up on this.

Yes, me too. I saw TRAs crowing about her and Sharron Davies but couldn't find much on it

IwantToRetire · 18/03/2026 22:09

Greyskybluesky · 18/03/2026 21:59

There was this in Prick News

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/17/ehrc-chair-abortion-rights/

It may not be exactly what you're referring to?

I think that must be it.

So it is specifically about the pills by post scheme.

Need to read up on this.

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Rumplestiltz · 18/03/2026 22:05

Looks like she has co-signed. What a tragedy. To know what a woman is but be unable to step up to fight for women’s rights not to be imprisoned for something only they can suffer as a result of their biology.

Greyskybluesky · 18/03/2026 21:59

There was this in Prick News

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/17/ehrc-chair-abortion-rights/

It may not be exactly what you're referring to?

IwantToRetire · 18/03/2026 21:53

There was one news headline, that I now cant find, that said something about Lady Falkner being one of the ones doing this.

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