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Abortion reforms need 'further scrutiny'

Former minister's views

Many abortion reform proposals still need scrutinising, a former Health Minister believes.

Detailed scrutiny of a bill, which aims to relax the Isle of Man’s existing laws, is well underway in the House of Keys.

Members have already agreed to allow women a termination up to 14 weeks into their pregnancy and up to 24 weeks if there are serious health concerns or social grounds as to why a baby shouldn't be born.

However, South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft hopes colleagues will still consider many reforms carefully over the next few months before changing the law.

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