UK Parliament Moves To Pardon Women Convicted Of Illegal Abortions
The UK Parliament is moving to pardon women who were previously convicted of illegal abortions. The move follows historical discussions regarding the difficulty of preventing pregnancy and the lack of access to contraception in the past. The speaker noted that marital rape was not criminalized in the country until 1991. This action is framed as a step toward historical justice.
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“Parliament is moving to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions. From a historical justice perspective, how significant would you say is that?”
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