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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Friday, 25 February 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 March 2022. It was answered by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Abortion: Drugs

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of allowing home use of mifepristone on the number of abortion pills purchased online from unregulated providers.

Answer

No specific assessment has been made. Buying pills online outside of the provisions of the Abortion Act 1967 is unlawful and remains subject to criminal sanctions. Under the Abortion Act, women have access to safe, legal and regulated abortion services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6437
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Abortion Drugs Mifepristone
Link
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