Rejected petition Reverse the UK Abortion Act 1967 which allows killing of a child upto 24 weeks.

There is Scientific evidence now available that a child's heart can start beating as early as 5 weeks from conception. Allowing abortion up to 24 weeks is inhumane and nothing short of murder. Abortion not only kills the baby, but causes lasting emotional and psychological damage for women.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure from your petition whether you would like abortion to be illegal in all cases, or whether you would like the 24 week limit to be reduced. You could start a new petition explaining clearly how you would like the law on abortion to be changed.

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Date submitted 31 January 2017
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