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MPs Vote on Landmark Amendments to Decriminalize Abortion

6/11/2025

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MPs in England and Wales are preparing to vote on crucial amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill that could decriminalize abortion. Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment seeks to shield women from prosecution, while Stella Creasy's proposal aims to recognize abortion as a fundamental human right. Both initiatives have sparked considerable parliamentary backing amid worries over proper oversight.

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MPs in England and Wales are preparing to vote on crucial amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill that could decriminalize abortion. Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment seeks to shield women from prosecution, while Stella Creasy's proposal aims to recognize abortion as a fundamental human right. Both initiatives have sparked considerable parliamentary backing amid worries over proper oversight.