‘Unprecedented’ rise in abortion prosecutions prompts call for law change from medical leaders in England and Wales.

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Spacehooks@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

While abortion is accessible and prosecutions are uncommon, it is still a criminal offence in England and Wales to procure an abortion under the 1861 law. There are exemptions under the 1967 Abortion Act, which permits abortion when two doctors agree continuing the pregnancy would be risky for the women’s physical or mental health. But the old law was never repealed.

Wow this is beyond dumb. Update the law and make it legal! Cowards They still got female hysteria on the books too?

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