The Sun: Families tell of fears new Down’s syndrome test could lead to rise in abortions for Down’s syndrome

Aug 12, 2016 | Media

Dozens of families who have children with Down’s syndrome have protested against the test, the Daily Mail has reported.

Branding the test a form of eugenics, they said Down’s syndrome was not a disease that needed to be eradicated.

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