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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

UK lawmakers consider decriminalizing abortion amid concern about increasing prosecution of women

British lawmakers are preparing to debate proposals to decriminalize abortion amid concerns that police are using antiquated laws to prosecute women who end their own pregnancies.

The House of Commons on Tuesday is scheduled to consider two amendments to a broader crime bill that would bar the prosecution of women who take steps to end their pregnancies at any stage.

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