A Bill to clarify the law relating to abortion on the basis of sex-selection; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This bill clarifies the law around abortions carried out because of the baby’s sex. It sets out what would count as sex-selective abortion, and creates offences and penalties for acts done to obtain a child of a specific sex, while preserving legitimate medical grounds and safety protections.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If MPs approve the general principles, it will move to committee for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill had its first reading on 4 November 2014 through the Ten Minute Rule Motion.
The 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
