Overview

This bill mandates the annual publication of a report detailing complications from abortions in England. The report aims to inform policy and safe practices related to abortion procedures.

Description

The bill requires the Secretary of State to publish an annual report to Parliament on complications arising from abortions in England. This report must use data from the Abortion Notification System and Hospital Episode Statistics. The report must detail complication rates broken down by:

• Overall complication rate
• Complication rate by the age of the woman
• Complication rate by abortion method and gestation period
• Complication rate by type of complication (including retained products of conception)
• Any other relevant information deemed appropriate by the Secretary of State.

The first report is due within 12 months of the bill becoming law. The bill applies to England and Wales and comes into force upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify a direct impact on government spending. The costs associated with data collection, report compilation, and publication would need to be assessed by the government. However, these costs are expected to be relatively modest compared to the overall national budget.

Groups Affected

• Government (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care): Responsible for compiling and publishing the annual report.
• Healthcare professionals: Involved in abortion procedures and data collection.
• Researchers and policymakers: Will use the data in the report to inform policy and best practices.
• Pro-choice and pro-life groups: The report's data may be used to support their respective arguments.
• The Public: Will have access to information about abortion complications in England, though the format and level of accessibility may vary.

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