Govt accused of mixed messages on abortion
14 March 2017
Craig McCulloch, Political Reporter
Pro-choice protesters - in response to anti-abortion protesters - outside an abortion clinic in Thames (file). Photo: Change.Org
The Abortion Supervisory Committee has called for the legislation to be updated to reflect modern society and will make its case to MPs on Thursday.
Under the current law, a woman can have an abortion only after two doctors agree that continuing the pregnancy would seriously harm her health.
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