Malawi MPs debate bill to liberalise abortion laws as churches oppose

Law would widen strict rules in country where thousands suffer complications from unsafe terminations

A bill to liberalise Malawi's abortion laws will be debated by MPs today in the face of opposition from faith groups.

If passed, the termination of pregnancy bill would allow abortions when a woman's mental or physical health is in danger, in cases of rape and incest, and when there are serious foetal abnormalities.