David Alton 's bill to reform the abortion law is now before
Parliament. The real battle is about to begin. Over the next two months, MPs must decide for themselves on this highly charged moral and medical debate.
How will the Alton Bill affect the lives of mothers and babies? Its supporters say it will 'save
8,000 lives'; its critics that it will lead to more handicapped and unwanted births.
David Lomax reports.
Producer FRANCESCA KIRBY-GREEN Editor TIM GARDAM