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Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families

Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

The General Synod of the Church of England made an appeal to the new government, focusing on an issue that garnered unanimous support across the chamber. Inspired by the personal experience of Christine from Wigan, the Synod passed a comprehensive motion urging "His Majesty's Government and healthcare providers to ensure that mothers whose unborn child may be disabled in any way are given comprehensive and unbiased information about the condition and support available to them."

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