A law change to decriminalize abortion is set for debate in the House of Commons, with two Labour MPs proposing rival amendments. The current legal framework allows abortion in England and Wales under specific circumstances but mandates approval from two doctors. Recent trends show a significant rise in reported abortions, alongside a spike in police investigations linked to suspected abortion offenses. With 252,122 abortions reported in 2022, the unprecedented scrutiny has raised concerns among proponents of decriminalization about women's safety and autonomy regarding their reproductive health.
The current law in England and Wales allows abortions under specific circumstances, but recent increases in investigations reflect a need for legal reform in this area.
Dr. Jonathan Lord highlighted the alarming rise in investigations related to abortion, suggesting it is linked to increased police awareness of home abortion pill access.
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