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Politicians vote in favour of widening abortion access

Jersey politicians have voted to update the island's termination of pregnancy law by removing the residency restrictions that prevent some women getting an abortion

Politicians voted unanimously in favour of removing the restrictions.

Before the vote on Tuesday, women arriving on the island without residency rights had to wait 90 days before they could have an abortion

In Jersey, it is illegal to terminate a pregnancy after 12 weeks, so after 90 days passed, women who were pregnant on arrival or who became pregnant shortly after arriving would not be able to have an abortion.

Assistant Health Minister Andy Howell said: "It's a very minor change and it means that any woman who is here on work permit or caring for an elderly parent can legally access a termination."



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