The simplicity of the language is the beauty of this act. This passage alone says it all: "The term 'unborn child' means a child in utero … a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb."


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-18 05:56:15">September 18, 2024 at 5:56 a.m.</time>

The simplicity of the language is the beauty of this act. This passage alone says it all: “The term ‘unborn child’ means a child in utero … a member of the species homo sapi…{ai:summary}<p>A legislative act defines "unborn child" as a member of the species homo sapiens in utero, highlighting the emphasis on clarity in its language. This statement encompasses all stages of development before birth.  </p><p>#society</p>

Editorial: Speak loudly for the unborn

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