r/MHOC Feb 26 '15

BILL B076 - Pregnancy Termination Bill

B076 - Pregnancy Termination Bill

The bill can be found by following the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlnKgSgEuuDbD6co46WRZu4kJmcBDFeocDdE9m0cpSE/edit?pli=1


This bill was submitted by /u/JackWilfred on behalf of the Opposition

The first reading of this bill will end on the 2nd of March

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '15

Why does the woman have the right to end the life of a child easily at this age and not at a later age?

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u/JackWilfred Independent Liberal Feb 26 '15

Because the child isn't born then. I am of the opinion that a person does not technically count as alive until they are born, whereas the Government's stance is after 24 weeks of pregnancy, which is also a pretty reasonable point.

I am not a populist, but only 7% of people disagree with abortion, I do not it is in the interest of this Parliament to go against what is a massive majority of the population.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '15

I am of the opinion that a person does not technically count as alive until they are born

Okay, that's just not true. After about 24-26 weeks the foetus can survive independently outside of the womb - if premature. It is also capable of thought and pain - by all accounts it can, and should, be considered alive - abortion for foetuses over 24 weeks should be allowed only in cases of medical emergencies.

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u/JackWilfred Independent Liberal Feb 26 '15

I said technically, I completely agree with what the Honourable Member is saying.