Urgent inquiry called after investigation uncovers doctors 'agreeing to abort babies for being the wrong sex'

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Urgent inquiry called after investigation uncovers doctors 'agreeing to abort babies for being the wrong sex'

Andrew Lansley launched the inquiry after doctors working for NHS and private clinics were said to be agreeing to carry out the terminations despite the fact that 'sex-selection' is against the law.

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