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Lord Kamall (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 November 2025

Debate

Telemedical Abortions

Contribution

My Lords, I associate myself and these Benches with the kind tributes paid to the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove. She was a fierce campaigner, particularly after the sad and premature death of her husband—in fact, her death could be seen as premature, and we will all miss her greatly. As the Minister and other noble Lords have said, much of the clinical evidence shows that telemedicine is just as safe as administering medication in a clinic. However, whatever your views on abortion, there are clearly some concerns about the coercion of women. Can the Minister repeat her assurance to the House that telemedical abortion consultations will include robust safeguarding assessments carried out by trained clinicians? Can she assure us that, if there are any concerns about the safety of women, or that women may be being coerced by an abusive partner into seeking an abortion, they are referred to an in-person appointment?

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