# Abortion Act 1967, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to amend and clarify the law relating to termination of pregnancy by registered medical practitioners.
[27th October 1967]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/87/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/abortion-act-1967/introduction
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