Controversial Abortion Law Change Nears Final Approval in Britain
(Photo: CBR UK)
The recent decision by the House of Lords to decriminalise abortion up to birth in the UK has sparked a strong reaction. A public education display was organized by the Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform UK (CBR) outside Parliament to highlight the stark reality of late-term abortions.
This display included graphic images and a famous quote from William Wilberforce: “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never again say you did not know.” This quote, originally from a speech addressing the transatlantic slave trade, was intended to draw a parallel with the issue of abortion.
The House of Lords’ vote advances the decriminalisation measure, with only one more approval needed from the Commons before it can receive royal assent and become law. The changes, part of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, mean that while the 24-week limit for medically-assisted abortions remains, individuals who self-terminate after this period will not face legal penalties.
CBR commented on this development, stating, “The Crime and Policing Bill, the bill hijacked to bring in abortion decriminalisation, is in its final ‘ping pong’ stage, where the two houses (Commons and Lords) must reach an agreement before it becomes law.”
The group further stated, “Tragically the abortion amendment has been accepted by both houses. This will be the biggest change in abortion law since 1967 – brought in through the back door, with no public consultation or demand for.”
They urged, “It is now up to us, citizens of the UK, to be a voice for the babies and their mothers being deceived.”
Other changes in the Crime and Policing Bill have elicited varied reactions from the Christian community. Some have expressed support for measures aimed at curbing online pornography, whereas others have voiced worries about potential limitations on the right to protest.
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
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