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Labour MP Pushes to Decriminalise Abortion in England and Wales. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi has introduced a proposal to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, following reports that over 100 women have been prosecuted under current abortion laws in recent years. Under a law that’s over 160 years old, abortion remains a criminal offence unless strict conditions are met such as occurring before 24 weeks with approval from two doctors. Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill seeks to remove criminal penalties without altering access to abortion services. She described the current situation as “unacceptable” and highlighted how vulnerable women have faced prosecution. The amendment has gained support from nearly 60 MPs across multiple parties, including Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and Plaid Cymru. A similar debate was set for last year but was postponed due to the general election.
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