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Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Remove right of minors to consent to an abortion

17 March, 2020

Summary

This Supplementary Order Paper amends the Abortion Legislation Bill by inserting new subpart 3A to repeal section 38 of the Care of Children Act 2004, which gives minors the capacity to consent to an abortion. The right of minors to consent to abortion is inconsistent with the rights of minors in relation to the provision of other healthcare services. It is the stated aim of the Bill to “better align the regulation of abortion services with other health services”. If that is the case, section 38 of the Care of Children Act 2004 must be repealed.

The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 463 in the name of Joanne Hayes to insert new subpart 3A be agreed to.

Mover of amendment

Photo of Joanne Hayes
Joanne Hayes
National Party, List

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Amendment not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

46 Voted For




74 Voted Against





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