Are abortions for cleft palate rising in the UK?

By Michael Cook Abortions for cleft palate, an easily-fixed facial deformity, have been rising in the United Kingdom, according to the latest official figures. In 2015, 11 were carried out. The comparable figure in 2012 was 4. Campaigners point the finger at new pre-natal tests which allow doctors to inform pregnant women of the defect. …

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