Synopsis
Arguments against abortion, in relation to disability.
- Programme: Matters of Life and Death
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2015
- Religious Education | Christianity | Life and death | Abortion
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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