MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

Lawmakers in England and Wales have voted to decriminalize abortions that occur after 24 weeks of pregnancy—a small but significant portion (about 1%) of cases. Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi spearheaded the push, arguing that these rare, often medically complex situations shouldn’t be treated as criminal offenses. The move shifts the focus from legal penalties to healthcare and personal choice.