Prime Minister Bill English won't 'liberalise' abortion lawQ+A Prime Minister Bill English says New Zealand's abortion law, part of the Crimes Act 1961, has "stood the test of time". Any review of abortion law is code for "liberalising it", says Prime Minister Bill English, and that's not going to happen on his watch. The Abortion Advisory Committee is calling for an update of New Zealand's abortion laws, which are still part of the Crimes Act 1961. READ MORE:* Parliament considering petition on abortion law changes* Parental notification not a black and white issue* Forcing teenagers to tell parents of abortions would have dire results* Call to review teen abortion lawCATRIN OWEN/FAIRFAX NZ Labour's Andrew Little and Jacinda Ardern would review abortion laws if in power. While English said the Abortion Advisory Committee was welcome to have its opinion and recommendations, "they know what my opinion is".

Source: Stuff March 12, 2017 01:02 UTC