Member

I am not saying that Clause 191 is perfect—I really do not like the way it was brought about in the other place. But, when it comes to fundamentals, I would much prefer to ensure that we do not criminalise some women for the mistakes of what may be a late abortion or, as we have heard, a terrible situation where they did not even know they were pregnant or they miscarried. The backlash is in danger of setting women’s rights back. I know that even pro-life Peers will not want to be responsible for that.