Ms Leah Hoctor:

What is really critical about the example given by the Deputy is that it is the regulatory body in the United Kingdom that regulates and oversees medical practice. It is critical to understand all western European countries have highly effective regulatory bodies in place that oversee and monitor the provision of health care, including reproductive health care and abortion services. Also, if there are allegations of or concerns about malpractice or inappropriate service provision, the relevant regulatory body should investigate. That is what the regulatory body in the United Kingdom is engaged in, which is an appropriate response. That is why there are such bodies.