TIME for change after 50 years of legalised killing of unborn children. Only abortions which should be permissible is the removal of a pregnant but cancerous womb to save women’s life.

Likewise, in the case of an ectopic pregnancy, it is permissible to remove the fallopian tube with the foetus inside. These procedures - which undoubtedly would lead to the death of the foetus - are justified with reference to the principle of double effect. 

Diana Johnson MP recent 10 minute rule bill to remove all legal restrictions on abortion and the B.M.A. Wendy Savage call to allow abortions on sex selection shows the total disrespect we have in our society for human life. 

Successive governments over the years should hang their heads in shame as the abortion act has been twisted, abused and flagrantly violated to the point where it has become meaningless. 

MPs need to stand up to protect women and unborn children by insuring this Bill of Diane Johnson is not passed by Parliament.

Norman Plaisted
Vivian Road
Newport