Abortion update would stop two-tier system says MHK

Wednesday, 25 January 2017 00:00

Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson says changing the Island's abortion law will end discrimination against poorer women.

In the House of Keys yesterday he was given permission to introduce a Private Member's Bill with a view to updating the Island's 53-year-old laws.

It wasn't all plain sailing however as Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw asked for the proposals to be discussed by a select committee - MHKs voted against his amendment.

During the debate Dr Allinson said the current law has led to a two-tier system:

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