When does a child's right to life begins to matter?
South Australian Liberal MP has introduced a private members bill to protect the right to life of babies at or beyond 28 weeks
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"Today, I introduced my Private Members Bill titled Termination of Pregnancy (Terminations and Live Births) Amendment Bill 2024. This bill raises an important but challenging question: when does a child’s right to life begin to matter?" Ben Hood
We must find a balance between choice and responsibility. If a child can survive outside the womb, they should be given that chance. This bill is about protecting the right to life for viable babies at or beyond 28 weeks (seven months of pregnancy). (Agree/Disagree)
While this is a South Australian issue, the implications are global so all feedback is welcome.
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