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Baroness Blackstone (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 March 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

Let me just finish, I am just about to complete what I was going to say. I am happy to take the question. The evidence is clear that telemedicine has reduced waiting times; enabled earlier treatment, which is a huge advantage; maintained high safety and effectiveness rates; improved privacy, which is something that most women in these circumstances really appreciate; and increased safeguarding disclosures. It expands choice and keeps women within a regulated clinical framework. That in itself is exceedingly important too. To weaken or remove telemedical abortion would not improve safety; it would instead reduce access, delay care and create barriers for the most vulnerable women. The system works. It is safe, effective and must be maintained.

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