The Information Tribunal has begun considering a request by anti-abortion group ProLife Alliance for the release of figures concerning terminations carried out for reasons such as the unborn baby having a club foot, cleft palate or webbed toes or fingers.Source: guardian.co.ukThe appeal panel will listen to Department of Health officials who have argued that the figures must remain confidential because where there are fewer than 10 cases in such a category, there is a risk the women or doctors involved could be identified.
Such data was published up until 2002. The ProLife Alliance has challenged the change in practice and requested release of the figures under the Freedom of Information Act.
