‘Not Good Enough’: New Petition Opposing ‘Watered Down’ Abortion Bill Urges Amendments Revoked
A new petition opposing new amendments to Bill 28, a bill that would amend the criminal code to allow for terminations of pregnancies to protect the health of pregnant women suffering from medical complications which would put her life at risk or put her health in grave jeopardy, has been launched.
“The proposed amendments are a disappointment to thousands of pro-choice citizens across Malta and Gozo – and it’s time that we raise our voice, and send a clear signal to Malta’s legislators that this is not good enough!” the petition begins.
The petition is addressed to Prime Minister Robert Abela, Health Minister Chris Fearne, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard and Speaker of the House Angelo Farrugia.
A screenshot of the petition's page on Change.org
“Allowing terminations of pregnancies only in instances which may lead to death ignores the reality of multiple women who have been made permanently and severely physically disabled due to being forced to continue on with unsafe pregnancies.”
“Pregnant people should not have to be facing certain death in order to access health rights!”
The petition has received 143 signatures at the time of writing. You can find it by following this link.
Since announced, the amendments, which would allow a pregnancy be terminated if three medical specialists approve it, among other criteria, was received with mixed reactions by the Maltese public.
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