Says: Has been all over the place, and is very sad she risks losing friends over this. She has come to this Bill asking if it improves current law? Refers to Cameron Stewart's ABC Law Report. There is a gap where the driver could not be charged with manslaughter. This Bill attempts to allow a separate change for GBH. Thinks we have wide access to abortion in NSW (????) Refers to Catholic QCs who wrote to Chris Spence MP. Has been persuaded there is a gap in the law. Biggest concern is recognition of foetus as a person as it pits the rights of women against the rights of a foetus. This raises concerns for mothers who might be prosecuted for unwitting harm to their children. Proponents points to definitions, exemptions and what the proponents of Bill say are safeguards. I have spoken to many in the legal profession would be accepted into common law, and if I thought this Bill would have unintended consequences. At some point we have to draw a line. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Yes. Supporting Bill/ removing repro rights. Is now lecturing everyone about setting aside 'tired stereotypes' of the 'deba
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