‘Relief’ as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn christiantoday.com

Christian campaign group CARE has spoken of its “huge relief” after proposals to legalise abortion on demand for any reason up to birth were withdrawn during a Commons debate on Monday.

Diana Johnson’s amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was not put to a vote by MPs.

The radical proposals had also sought to remove conscience protections for medics opposed to abortion, and the requirement for a doctor to be involved in the operation. There were additional fears that the amendment would open the door to sex-selective abortions…

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