Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Repeal The 1967 Abortion Act As It Applies In England And Wales
Closed
58 signatures
What the petition asks
It has been 55 years since the passing of the Abortion Act. This act should now be repealed to reflect the advances made in medical technology.
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
7 Dec 2022
Closed
7 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.