This bill establishes a Foetal Sentience Committee to review scientific evidence on foetal sentience and advise government on related policy. It affects abortion policy discussions and medical research.
A Bill to make provision for a Foetal Sentience Committee to review current understanding of the sentience of the human foetus and to inform policy-making; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Lord Moylan
Introduced: 2023-11-27