Gibraltar approves changes to strict abortion law in ballot

Voters in Gibraltar have endorsed legislative changes that will ease the British territory’s current ban on abortion

MADRID -- Voters in Gibraltar have endorsed legislative changes that will ease the British territory’s current ban on abortion. Supporters of the changes cheered and clapped when an official read out the referendum result at Gibraltar university after midnight Thursday. The ‘yes’ vote captured a majority of 62%. Officials said 12,343 votes were cast, a turnout of 53%. Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, who heads the government, said the legislation will come into force within 28 days.