📢 Why Decriminalise: Embrace Empathy, End Criminalisation, Uphold Compassion
Enough with the archaic penalisation of women. Abortion is a crucial healthcare service, yet England and Wales cling to draconian laws, punishing women with up to life imprisonment for seeking “illegal” abortions. Let’s modernise our laws and stop criminalising abortion in the 21st century. Recently, a woman faced 28 months in prison for terminating her own pregnancy using abortion pills, while five others faced similar trials. But we refuse to be incarcerated for personal choices. With a crucial vote approaching, ACT NOW!
✊ Take Action Now: Reject Outdated Victorian-era Laws!
WHAT’S THE NC1 AMENDMENT?
MP Dame Diana Johnson’s game-changing Amendment NC1 to the Criminal Justice Bill! This amendment aims to ditch outdated laws by removing references to women from the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and the Infant Life Preservation Act 1929. Why? To give individuals autonomy over their pregnancies. #decriminaliseabortion #reproductiverights
đź‘Š THE IMPACT: This move would halt the prosecution or imprisonment of women in England and Wales for ending pregnancies, empowering them to make choices about their bodies without fear of criminalisation.
đź“Š THE FACTS: Since 2018, there have been 60 criminal inquiries in England and Wales. Last year in England and Wales, one woman was jailed, and five women were taken to court for terminating pregnancies outside of abortion laws, indicating a notable rise from previous years. It’s clear that change is long overdue.
❌ WHAT IT DOESN’T DO: Now, let’s clear the air. This amendment isn’t a magic fix. It won’t touch the gestational age limit for legal abortions. You’ll still need two doctors’ thumbs-up, and women must still meet the criteria laid out in the 1967 Abortion Act. It’s a step in the right direction, wouldn’t you say?
🚨 Ahead of the Critical Vote: Make History With Us!
As parliament gears up for a vital vote in March to halt imprisonments, It’s time to overhaul antiquated laws and treat abortion as what it truly is: a fundamental aspect of healthcare. Join us in decriminalising abortion across the England and Wales. Spread the word, write to your MP, tell them to support Dame Diana Johnson’s amendment and donate to support the cause. Together, let’s make history and ensure compassion, not prosecution, guides our reproductive rights. đź’Ş
We need to make sure that our MP must stand in solidarity. Let’s unite to ensure no woman faces trauma or persecution for their reproductive choices.
✉️ Here’s How You Can Help: