No woman in England or Wales can be prosecuted for an abortion any more

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England and Wales decriminalized abortion, removing women from criminal liability under the 1861 and 1929 acts.
Pardons will be issued to previously convicted or jailed women and girls, to be enacted over the next year.
The legal framework, including the 23-week and 6-day time limit, remains unchanged; medical professionals can still face consequences for violations.
Recent years saw increased police investigations into vulnerable women, often following suspicions of abortions beyond legal limits.
Advocates highlight the change as a shift toward treating abortion as healthcare, reducing fear and stigma for women.

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