Archive: Abortion Rights

Comment: Time to review the abortion act

Alistair Thompson: 'There is growing concern among many doctors that abortion is now seen as just another form of contraception'

Most abortions conducted in the UK are technically illegal.

Dorries: Left's pro-choice stance inspired by 'eugenics'

Interview: Nadine Dorries

Nadine Dorries: Westminster is making me lose my faith

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bpas: Freedom of speech, anti-abortion protestors and women: Rights and Limits

bpas is to host a debate examining the challenges posed by the activities of anti-abortion protestors outside clinics for those with a commitment to freedom of speech.

bpas: Abortion in the UK - Prospects and Barriers

bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice

We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.

BHA: Nadine Dorries' abortion amendments defeated in parliamentary vote

Amendments tabled by Nadine Dorries MP to prevent groups that provide abortion services from offering advice and information – a move that would have ended the majority of pro-choice counselling services, leaving often religious anti-choice groups as their likely replacements – has been defeated by 368 votes to 168.

Comment: It's time to demand Ireland changes its abortion law

Darinka Aleksic said the death will hopefully lead to action.

After the unnecessary death of Savita Halappanavar, we must force the Irish government to live up to its responsibilities.

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Nadine Dorries: Westminster is making me lose my faith

Dorries is one of few MPs open about her faith

Nadine Dorries' Christian faith is waning because of the culture in Westminster, she has said.

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Dorries: Left's pro-choice stance inspired by 'eugenics'

Left-wing support of abortion goes way back

The left's support for abortion rights stems from its historic relationship with the "eugenics movement", controversial Tory MP Nadine Dorries has said.

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