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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Abbie Llewelyn

MPs back pardon for women convicted of having illegal abortions

A man holds up a placard as pro-choice protesters gather near Parliament on June 17, 2025 - (Getty)

MPs have backed a move to pardon women convicted of having an illegal abortion, as well as those cautioned.

The Commons has approved a Lords amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that would also expunge the records of investigations, arrests and charges of women under abortion law, whether or not they were found guilty.

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