Overview

This bill, if passed, would amend the Abortion Act 1967 in England and Wales, reducing the legal gestational limit for abortions from 24 weeks to 12 weeks.

Description

Key Changes:

The bill proposes a single, significant change: altering the Abortion Act 1967. Specifically, it would replace "twenty-fourth" with "twelfth" in Section 1(1)(a), effectively lowering the legal time limit for abortions.

Geographic Scope and Implementation:

The bill's provisions would only apply to England and Wales. It would come into effect twelve months after it receives Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The primary effect would be on the healthcare system, potentially reducing the number of later-term abortions and associated costs. Precise figures are unavailable without further analysis of potential changes in abortion rates.

Groups Affected

This bill would significantly affect:

• Pregnant women: Restricting access to later-term abortions.
• Healthcare providers: Changes to abortion services, potentially increasing demand for early-term abortion procedures.
• Pro-choice groups: Likely to oppose the bill.
• Pro-life groups: Likely to support the bill.

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