Public act became law on Friday, 27 October 1967.

Abortion Act 1967

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: 1967 c.87; CHAP 87 1967
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Legislation: Abortion Act 1967
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk