The House of Commons has approved an amendment that will prevent women from being criminally punished for abortions, following a statement by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, who highlighted the unfairness of prosecuting illegal abortions, including cases of miscarriages. The amendment was adopted with 379 votes in favor and 137 against. The bill now needs to be approved by the House of Lords. Currently, abortions are legal up to 24 weeks in England, Scotland and Wales.
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„Aceasta nu este justiție, este cruzime” – Femeile nu vor mai fi urmărite penal pentru avort în Anglia și Țara Galilor
Femeile din Marea Britanie scapă de riscul urmăririi penale pentru avorturi după termenul legal
Deputații aprobă dezincriminarea totală a avortului în Anglia și Țara Galilor
Deputații votează pentru dezincriminarea avortului pentru femeile din Anglia și Țara Galilor
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