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England And Wales Decriminalize Abortion

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An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill is expected to receive royal assent this week in England and Wales. The amendment will remove criminal liability for women who end their own pregnancies. Supporters state the measure aims to prevent the prosecution of vulnerable women. The bill aims to prevent vulnerable women from being prosecuted for terminating pregnancies under 10 weeks. Labour MP Tonya Antonasi supported the amendment, according to the broadcast. The change will allow women to terminate pregnancies under 10 weeks.

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abortion law legislation

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BBC Radio 4

“this week a significant change to abortion legislation in England and Wales is expected to receive royal assent, meaning it will become law.”

BBC Radio 4

“this week a significant change to abortion legislation in England and Wales is expected to receive royal assent, meaning it will become law. An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill will remove criminal liability for women who end their own pregnancies.”

BBC Radio 4

“the bill believe this is about preventing vulnerable women from being prosecuted. home to terminate their pregnancies under 10 weeks.”

BBC Radio 4

“just explain to us what this change will actually mean for women. home to terminate their pregnancies under 10 weeks.”

BBC Radio 4

“just explain to us what this change will actually mean for women. in 50 other countries and Northern Ireland where women are not criminalised for ending a pregnancy.”

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