Petition · past parliament
Lower the abortion time frame from 24 weeks to 23 weeks.
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
The 23-week survival rate in England and Wales was 23 per cent in 2010, and in 2014, the latest year for which data is available, 33 per cent of babies born at 23 weeks reached their first birthday. The figure is continuously rising due to medical advances.
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Nov 2017
Closed
3 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.