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The House of Lords has voted to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions, backing an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. This move would also cover women who received cautions and clear their records, regardless of case outcomes. The Lords rejected efforts to undo the decriminalization of women ending their own pregnancies and turned down a push for mandatory in-person consultations before home abortions. Supporters argue that this is necessary due to police probes into womens suspected abortions, which can result in lifelong disclosures on background checks. The bill advances with protections for later abortions while easing burdens on women, with the government maintaining a neutral stance on the changes.

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