British lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern concerning the prosecution of ladies

British lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern concerning the prosecution of ladies

LONDON — British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy. The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader crime bill that would prevent women from being criminally punished under an antiquated law. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, … Read more

U.Okay. MPs vote to decriminalize abortion. What led to the vote? – Nationwide

U.Okay. MPs vote to decriminalize abortion. What led to the vote? – Nationwide

Descrease article font size Increase article font size British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued that it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy. The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader crime bill that would prevent women from being criminally punished under … Read more