General Article 10 reasons to decriminalise abortion

Topic Selected: Abortion and Pregnancy Options Book Volume: 367
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1 It’s out of date

The 1861 Offences Against the Person Act (OAPA), which criminalises abortion, is a Victorian piece of legislation that fossilises values well out of step with those cherished in Britain today.

2 It’s patronising to women 

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