Labour backbenchers Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy are preparing amendments to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales. The current framework, established by the Abortion Act 1967, permits abortions under specific circumstances but still criminalizes self-managed procedures. Since the introduction of telemedicine during the Covid pandemic, the law has evolved, but incidents of prosecution for DIY abortions have increased. In 2022, there were 13 recorded cases of abortion-related offences, raising concerns about the current legal landscape for women's reproductive rights.
The expected vote this summer on the decriminalisation of abortion reflects a growing demand for legal reform, as current laws have led to criminal charges against women.
The introduction of telemedicine in 2020 was a significant shift in abortion provision, making the process easier for women, yet serious legal consequences for self-managed abortions remain.
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