Abortion Act 1967 (Amendment) Bill [HL] 2014-15

First reading took place on 12 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled. amend the Abortion Act 1967 to make provision for the termination of pregnancy following certification by one registered medical practitioner.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Abortion Act 1967 (Amendment) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Tonge.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2014-15 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Tonge), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

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