Member

The facts in this case are that all medical opinion, from the BMA and the Royal College of Midwives to obstetricians, gynaecologists, nurses and GPs, is behind the decriminalisation of abortion and none sees the data issue as critical, whereas decriminalisation is critical because it is a healthcare matter adversely affecting women. The general population agree. Numerous polls since 2020 show that, whether it is 76% or 82%, the vast majority of people agree that abortion is a woman’s right to choose. By debating this in in your Lordships’ House even further, I fear we are getting more and more out of touch when we talk about data and not about the fundamental issues that the other place has been debating. I am very pleased to support the clause not standing part today, and I hope that the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, may, on reflection, decide not to continue with this Bill.