MP Says Historic Votes on Abortion and Assisted Dying 'Rushed Through'

MP says historic votes on abortion and assisted dying 'rushed through'

South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith says votes to decriminalise abortion and another to legalise assisted dying have both evaded proper scrutiny

Abortion laws rushed through, says MP - DNG Online Limited

A CRUCIAL vote on changes to abortion laws was rushed through last week, according to Dumfries and Galloway MP John Cooper. MPs voted to replace abortion legislation to stop women being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy. The amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill passed by 379 votes to 137 in Westminster. And while the changes only affect women in England and Wales, this was the biggest shake-up around reproductive rights for almost 60 yea…