CALM welcomes MHK's commitment to abortion reform

Tuesday, 17 January 2017 00:00

A campaign group calling for modernised abortion law says it's 'delighted' that an MHK has followed through on his commitment to backing the cause.

The Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation has reacted after Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson confirmed he'll be asking for permission to draft a Private Members Bill:

The doctor is supporting the bid to reform legislation on the Isle of Man and will take his plea to the House of Keys on January 24th.

Samantha Heard is from CALM - she says it's a positive first step:

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