Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• It imposes a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to publish an annual report on complications arising from abortions in England.
• The report is intended to illuminate abortion safety and outcomes to inform policy and public understanding.
• The phrase 'and for connected purposes' allows related powers or measures to be included.
• The bill originated in the Lords and is currently at Report Stage in the Lords, with accompanying official documents such as amendment papers, briefing papers, and a Select Committee report.

Progress

The measure is at Report Stage in the Lords; after consideration there it would move on to further readings in the Lords and, if approved, onward to the House of Commons.