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Second Reading9 Oct 2019

Bill to change abortion laws and protect unborn children

Abortion (Foetus Protection) Bill [HL]

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Summary

This bill would change the current abortion laws in the UK. It would create new legal protections for unborn children at different stages of pregnancy. The bill would set new time limits for when abortions can take place. It would also change the rules about what medical reasons allow abortions after certain points in pregnancy. The government says this will better protect unborn life. Those who oppose the bill say it would restrict women's access to abortion services and their right to make choices about their own bodies. The bill would affect pregnant women, doctors who provide abortion services, and abortion clinics across the UK. If passed, it would change how abortion services operate and what options are available to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Key Points

  • 1Creates new legal protections for unborn children during pregnancy
  • 2Sets new time limits for when abortions can be performed
  • 3Changes medical reasons that allow abortions after certain stages
  • 4Government says it will better protect unborn life
  • 5Critics say it would restrict women's access to abortion services

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Read the full bill on legislation.gov.uk