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What offence are you suggesting they are culpable of ? Offences against the person act ?

Id take a punt on then having to answer to the BMA, for starters.

If a doctor can't be trusted to act in good faith, the bond of trust between them and their other patients is broken.
 
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Id take a punt on then having to answer to the BMA, for starters.

If a doctor can't be trusted to act in good faith, the bond of trust between them and their other patients is broken.
There are probably half a dozen criminal acts committed, if a doctor does not adhere strictly to the terms of the Abortion Act. Doubtful whether prosecutors would attempt to try them all. He'd probably be struck off on ethical grounds etc.

Their role in approving abortions is distinct, explicit and important.
 
So we are all clear the requirement is for 2 doctors to form the opinion and provide a certificate of that opinion
And if they form the opinion that the criteria aren't met, in good faith, then they can't sign the form. Then what?
 
When a witness signs as a witness on a Will. They are approving the content ? Righto
Where does the abortion act mention witness? Or are you just construing the meaning of something from the Act? How strange...
 
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The Act explicitly asks for two doctors to approve (sign off) the abortion.
Maybe read NHS what happens. 52% of abortions are done at home which limits the period to 10 weeks.

Might be worth realising what dilation and evacuation actually means. Used past 14weeks. Rather different to some views on what happens during an abortion often mentioned by anti's. In certain cases abortions past 23weeks and 6days are available but only in rather specific circumstances. The vagina plus hormones are designed to pass a rather large object.

Some solid information on premature birth
The chances of problems increase rapidly below this point and you may see comments just relating to survival and no comment at all about other factors.
 
Maybe read NHS what happens. 52% of abortions are done at home which limits the period to 10 weeks.

Might be worth realising what dilation and evacuation actually means. Used past 14weeks. Rather different to some views on what happens during an abortion often mentioned by anti's. In certain cases abortions past 23weeks and 6days are available but only in rather specific circumstances. The vagina plus hormones are designed to pass a rather large object.

Some solid information on premature birth
The chances of problems increase rapidly below this point and you may see comments just relating to survival and no comment at all about other factors.
Messy business.

All has been discussed, especially the amendments to the Act to accommodate Covid etc.
 
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Messy business.
I just think some need to consider all aspects rather than odd facts picked up from the web which is what some one posting did early on. Messy - not really. Later term abortions are effectively an artificial birth. They can't easily be related to premature births at the same gestation period. Sure 23weeks and 6days needn't be cast in stone. Some reduction could be possible without interfering with the reasons for a longer term than some countries use. However there will be reasons why the current time period was set. The women's nhs leaflet I posted very probably takes a very positive view for women that find themselves in this situation.

What happens in practice though. Pressure groups and politicians get involved and the web doesn't help. It just adds to the confusion.
 
And if they form the opinion that the criteria aren't met, in good faith, then they can't sign the form. Then what?
Or even if they feel they can't act in good faith - no sign off - abortion not authorised. The woman would then need to find two other honest doctors and get their approval.
 
Where does the abortion act mention witness? Or are you just construing the meaning of something from the Act? How strange...
I’m giving an example of a legal process that involves signing something without approval.
 
Or even if they feel they can't act in good faith - no sign off - abortion not authorised. The woman would then need to find two other honest doctors and get their approval.
What do you mean dishonest? Why would they be dishonest just because they are unable to give an opinion in good faith.
 
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