House of Lords Fights Abortion Law Expansion

House of Lords Launches Final Bid to Block Late-Term Abortion Changes

The House of Lords is making a last-ditch effort this week to prevent the decriminalization of abortions up to birth in England and Wales. This comes after a swift parliamentary vote last year to allow abortions after twenty-four weeks without doctor approval. The change, which marks a significant shift in abortion laws in fifty years, also expands access to abortion pills by post without in-person checks. Despite public opposition to late-term abortions, with ninety-one percent against them in recent polls, two key amendments are up for votes on Wednesday. These amendments, supported by a group of peers from both sides, aim to scrap the clause entirely or require face-to-face doctor visits before prescribing pills. If approved, the bill will return to the Commons next month for review, offering opponents a chance to roll back the expansion amid growing pushback from party leaders.

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