MPs set to back new embryo research laws

MPs will reject demands for tighter controls on abortion but are ready to allow new laws pushing back the boundary of research on human embryos, according to a survey carried out by the Guardian.


Of 109 MPs contacted, more than half said they would vote against any move to lower the age limit on abortion from 24 weeks. While 57 will reject the change, 36 are set to vote in favour, with two abstentions and 14 undecided.


The abortion issue has been dragged into the debate on the human embryology and fertilisation bill, which receives its second reading in the Commons today, as MPs pledged a host of amendments on lowering the age limit. The most high profile is the "20 reasons for 20 weeks" campaign by Conservative backbencher Nadine Dorries which David Cameron has pledged to support, but there are also expected to be amendments calling for a new limit of 22, 18, 16 and 13 weeks. Amendments will be tabled after the second reading with the critical votes set to take place next week.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...alresearch.law

I have just been reading this and was wondering what the view of this is to a midwife. I don't know if anyone on here has delivered a baby 24 weeks that has survived but it is interesting to see as everyone has different views on this.

This is such an emotive subject and you will always get differing view, although strongly believe in a woman's freedom of right to choose from my personal point of view I believe the limits should be lowered. I had a premature baby and although he was a good healthy 32weeker I'm a community leader on another forum for Mums of Prem babies and we have several 24weekers that are doing OK and we even have a 23 weeker, he has some development issues but his parents wouldnt be without him! Just my opinion though x

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Currently doing access course part-time Yay! I'm on my way now

Yes. I agree this is a very tough subject and I do believe it should be lowered. When the limit was set it was before new technology and medicine was introduced. Now things have improved to allow these babies to survive. Thats just my opinion but everyone has there own views or experience so its going to be a tough one for them to decide on.

When I was pregnant with my first baby I was admitted with bleeding and pains at 23 weeks. I was lucky that I carried to term but if I hadn't I would be so greatful for the new medicine thats around today.