MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
Summary
MPs in England and Wales voted to decriminalize abortion, meaning women will no longer face prosecution for ending a pregnancy. This change updates laws that have been in place for nearly 60 years. The amendment, proposed by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, passed with a strong majority.Key Facts
- MPs voted to change abortion laws so women in England and Wales won't face prosecution for ending pregnancies.
- The amendment passed with a majority of 242 votes.
- The current legal abortion limit is up to 24 weeks, with some exceptions.
- Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi proposed the change to protect women from criminal investigation.
- Nearly 99% of abortions occur before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- The change does not affect the rules for abortion services in healthcare settings.
- The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists supported the amendment.
- A proposal for further changes to make abortion access a human right did not go to a vote.
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