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Protect the 24 week time limit for abortion

Protect the 24 week time limit for abortion

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 4 months ago
WOMEN NEED 24 WEEKS FOR A REASON! The 24 week time limit for abortion in Britain is under threat. Help fpa (Family Planning Association) protect the 24 week limit and a women\'s right to choose. MPs and groups who oppose women having abortions are going to use the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill going through parliament to slash the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 20. There is no scientific evidence to do this either on grounds of women\'s health or the survival of babies born under 24 weeks. fpa opposes any cuts to the time limit, a view also supported by the Royal College of Nursing, The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Women needing an abortion between 20 and 24 weeks gestation are often in tragic and difficult circumstances. They are extremely vulnerable and many are ending what began as a wanted pregnancy. The most vulnerable women will be affected including those:

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Reached 1,000 supporters

April 14, 2008

March 19, 2008

The petition reached 100 signatures today. I am now drafting the formal letter to the parliamentary committee to ensure our position is on the record as they review the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.

Reached 100 supporters

March 18, 2008

6 Comments

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Sarah Werner
18 years ago Featured

its not up to the government to tell women how to handle their own health. these decisions are private and should stay that way.

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Chloe Shepherd
18 years ago Featured

LEAVE IT ALONE. 24 weeks is there for a reason and doctors agree. stop messing with women's rights.

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Jemma Edwards
18 years ago Featured

My cousin went through this and it was the hardest thing of her life. adding more stress and legal hoops is just cruel.

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Tanya Espinoza
18 years ago Featured

so tired of them trying to take away our rights. back off.

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Robert Aguilar
18 years ago Featured

Listen to the medical experts not the politicians who want to score points. keep the 24 weeks.

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Mark Diallo
18 years ago Featured

Keep the limit where it is. Nobody knows what someone else is going through in such a tragic situation.

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