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Abortion Bill passes first reading in LegCo

Wed, 23 May 2018

The Abortion Reform Bill cleared the first stage in the Legislative Council.

MLCs passed the first reading of the Bill, which would give women greater access to abortion services on the Island.

The Island's Bishop raised concerns about the lack of protection for the unborn, suggesting the Bill could be sent to a committee - something which failed to gain support in the House of Keys.

The Bill isn't expected the gain Royal Assent until at least October this year.

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