MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion

Published: 6/17/2025
MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion
Labor MPs Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy have introduced rival amendments to decriminalize abortion in a debate in the UK House of Commons. The current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy in England and Wales, with recent changes allowing access to termination pills at home. Antoniazzi's amendment aims to prevent women from criminal investigations related to terminating pregnancies, while Creasy's amendment focuses on extending abortion rights in Northern Ireland. The debate reflects ongoing efforts to reform abortion laws in the UK and provide women with more autonomy over their reproductive health choices.