Second thoughts on abortion in UK and Australia
Abortion is back on the government’s agenda in the UK. The London Times has reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed a rethink of the law to take account of scientific change. The shift in the political climate has been prompted by the stunning colour video clips of babies smiling and walking in the womb created by obstetrician Professor Stuart Campbell. British MPs are beginning to realise that foetuses are viable at 22 weeks, even though the legal time limit for abortion is 24 weeks. As well, a powerful documentary, My Fetus, made by the pro-choice daughter of the founder of the abortion service Marie Stopes International, has highlighted the ethical complexities of abortion.
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