New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, who was elected on a pro-life vote in the last general election, voted against an amendment requiring that pain relief be given to babies being aborted between 20 weeks and birth.
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, joined 80 other politicians and Peters in voting against a requirement to give medical help to babies born alive after ‘failed’ abortions.
The amendment was to ensure that the baby would not feel pain, bringing the legislation in line with New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Act which requires vets to ensure that animals don’t feel pain.
