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Abortion law changes revealed

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On Monday, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced the details of a bill amending the abortion legislation.

The bill will be voted on in a conscience vote.

The first reading is likely to be on Thursday.

Salient aspects of the proposed legislation

In October last year the Law Commission recommended three options for reform:

a) There is no test – the woman decides with her health practitioner.

b) There is a test – the woman would need to prove the abortion is appropriate.

c) There is a test only for later-term abortions – beyond 22 weeks.

Some commentators say the government has gone with the most conservative of the options.

Voice for Life spokesperson Kate Cormack said the Bill was “radical” and “extremely disturbing”.

Reform campaigners, on the other hand, are pleased with the changes, but some feel they have not gone far enough.

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