apr 27, 1967 - The Abortion Act
Description:
The 1967 Abortion Act vote took place, leading to the act becoming law in April of the next year. It makes abortion legal up to 28 weeks if carried out by a registered physician and if two other doctors agree that the termination is in the best mental and physical interests of the woman. In 1990, the time limit is lowered to 24 weeks.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 27, 1967
Now
~ 58 years ago