Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Ban abortion after 24 weeks on the grounds of severe disability
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
It is legal to terminate a pregnancy after 24 weeks if there is a substantial risk that if the child were born it would be seriously handicapped. We believe the law should be amended, so late abortions are only permitted if it is clear the mother or child cannot survive.
Currently a pregnancy can be terminated up to full term on the grounds of severe disability, including Down's syndrome, even if the baby shows every typical sign of life.
We believe that abortions should not be permitted after 24 weeks on the basis of severe disability.
We believe that abortions should not be permitted after 24 weeks on the basis of severe disability.
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Apr 2022
Closed
19 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.