History of Abortion Law in the UK
The first references to abortion in English law appeared in the 13th Century. The law followed Church teaching that abortion was acceptable... Read More
The Current Situation in the UK
The current law on abortion is based on: Abortion Act (1967) Section 37 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (1990) Abortion... Read More
Pregnant and considering abortion?
(Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for links to abortion providers and sources of support and information) Pregnancy... Read More
Voicing Women’s Right To Choose
Abortion Rights is a campaigning organisation formed by the merger of the National Abortion Campaign (NAC) and the Abortion Law Reform Association... Read More
Most abortions take place…when?
Almost 90% of abortions take place in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
One in three women
One in three women has an abortion in their lifetime