"Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi emphasized that the change in law reflects the need for compassion towards "desperate women" facing late-term abortions, aiming to remove criminalization."
"The amendment seeks to let MPs vote based on personal conscience, highlighting the moral complexity surrounding late-term abortion legislation."
UK MPs have voted to decriminalize late-term abortions after 24 weeks in England and Wales, led by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi. This change is aimed at protecting the 1% of abortions performed after 24 weeks, describing the women involved as 'desperate' and deserving of compassion rather than punishment. Currently, abortions remain legal up to 24 weeks with medical approval; however, the amendment removes the potential for criminal charges under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act for those exceeding this limit. The vote saw a significant majority, reflecting a shift in legislative approach to a sensitive issue.
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