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Sentencing remarks for the awful case today of a woman imprisoned for ending her own pregnancy are out. Here's my take.
For background: I've completed the most comprehensive analysis of these sorts of cases in England & Wales, findings published here: books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Cr…
For background: I've completed the most comprehensive analysis of these sorts of cases in England & Wales, findings published here: books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Cr…
The judge starts by reminding us of the role of the courts: "The balance struck by the law between a woman's reproductive rights &
the rights of her unborn foetus is an emotive and often controversial issue. That is, however, a matter for Parliament and not for the courts."
the rights of her unborn foetus is an emotive and often controversial issue. That is, however, a matter for Parliament and not for the courts."
The Hon. Mr Justice Pepperall is absolutely right about this. But it is time that Parliament Acts. The law is no longer fit for purpose. Initially enacted to prevent harmful abortions during the Victorian era. Abortion is now safe and there is no need for criminal law regulation
