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South African Assembly passes abortion amendment bill

January 17, 2008
Michael Hamlyn, Mail & Guardian Online

CAPE TOWN - The South African National Assembly on Thursday passed the Bill for which it was specially called back from holiday. The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill was passed without debate, but with parties giving a three-minute explanation of their vote.

The Bill passed by 266 votes to 52, with 12 abstentions. The African Christian Democratic Party , Freedom Front Plus and Federation of Democrats all voted against the measure, while the Democratic Alliance allowed its members a free vote.

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