World: abortion round-up
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, who was elected on a pro-life vote in the last general election, voted against an amendment requiring that pain relief be given to babies being aborted between 20 weeks and birth.
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The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, joined 80 other politicians and Peters in voting against a requirement to give medical help to babies born alive after ‘failed’ abortions.
