MPs to consider cut in abortion time limit
MPs are to launch an inquiry into the impact of scientific developments on abortion law, including whether medical advances in the care of very premature babies mean the 24-week time limit should be reduced.
The investigation by the Commons science and technology committee is the first dedicated to the issue of abortion conducted in parliament, and could prompt a change to the UK's 40-year-old abortion law.
The cross-party committee has ruled out examination of the ethical or moral issues surrounding abortion time limits
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