Abortion decriminalisation an "extreme and retrograde step" — CARE

A move to legalise self-administered abortion at any time up to birth is an "extreme and retrograde step" that will harm women, a charity has said.

This evening, MPs backed an amendment to 'decriminalise' abortion by 379 votes to 137, after just two hours of debate.

Responding to the vote, Caroline Ansell, Director of Advocacy and Policy at the social policy charity CARE, said: “This outcome is truly heartbreaking.

“Parliament has taken an extreme and retrograde step that will pave the way for more, harrowing late-term abortions. The decriminalisation of abortion will place women at greater risk of trauma and hospitalisation.

“We believe that both lives matter in every pregnancy. Just societies protect both mothers and babies and provide holistic support to enable their flourishing.”

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Christian Action Research and Education (CARE) is a social policy charity, bringing Christian insight to the policies and laws that affect our lives.

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