19 Mar 2020

Abortion to be removed from the Crimes Act

From Morning Report, 7:35 am on 19 March 2020

After 40 years, abortion will now be removed from the Crimes Act.

The Abortion Legislation Bill passed 68 votes to 51 in its third reading in Parliament last night.

MPs voted with their conscience on the bill, not along party lines, making for passionate speeches in the House.

Political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the story.