A new Bill which seeks to repeal existing abortion legislation has proceeded to the next stage after debate in the Commons.
The proposed law, introduced by Diana Johnson, Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull North, would decriminalise abortion up to 24 weeks. Instead of abortion being technically illegal without medics' permission, there would be no criminal sanctions. Abortion providers would be regulated by professional bodies.
The British Pregnancy Abortion Service (BPAS) which provides abortions, supports the Bill.
