Abortion (Gestational Time Limit Reduction) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Sets the gestational limit for legal abortion to 22 weeks (down from 24 weeks).
• Applies to abortions carried out under the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended by the Bill).
• Originates in the House of Lords and is currently at the 1st reading, with further stages in the Lords to come (and then possible consideration by the Commons).
• Includes an accompanying Select Committee report as part of the official documents.

Progress

The Bill is at the 1st reading in the Lords. It has an associated Select Committee report and would need to progress through further readings and stages in the Lords, and then be considered by the Commons if it advances.