They raise concerns about the chilling effect of the current legal position, what they deem to be an inappropriate custodial sentence, and their call for reform of our antiquated abortion laws. In reality, a reform would simply bring the law in England, Scotland, and Wales in line with that of Northern Ireland. Great Britain has some of the most draconian abortion laws in the world. This is the reality faced by women and healthcare professionals in relation to abortion healthcare in England, Scotland, and Wales today. I will be doing everything I can with colleagues from across the political spectrum in Westminster to reform the law and decriminalise abortion across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Source: The Guardian July 06, 2023 09:25 UTC