What Abortion Rights Believes:  Pro-choice Majority: We align with the majority in UK supporting a woman and pregnant people’s  right to choose abortion.  No Jail for Abortion: No one should be subjected to legal consequences for seeking an abortion, as this deeply personal decision is Best made by the woman herself, with the support of her medical team. Abortion is healthcare: Abortion should be recognised and regulated as healthcare, ensuring the highest quality of services for patients.. End Postcode lottery: Every woman and pregnant person deserves equal access to abortion ..read more

Following our copy in the most recent Choice News, we have reflected on a graphic which is the subject of this blog and we were wrong to refer to it. Our EC member Manna Mostaghim explains it best. Manna Mostaghim is a PhD Candidate in the Health Policy Department at the LSE. Her PhD thesis is on the provision of publicly subsidised IVF for women with a high BMI in the U.K. Dr. Zaina Mahmoud has reviewed this piece. I have tried to write this blog for hours. Every sentence that I write out it gets mired in anger.  The blog is about this infographic: Every point is knotted in an endless t ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to recent claims made on BBC Sunday Morning Live regarding the alleged hospitalisation of 10,000 individuals after abortion pill usage, Abortion Rights wishes to swiftly address the misinformation and clarify the facts. The insinuation that the medication utilised in abortion procedures is unsafe is unequivocally false. Dr. Sonia Adesara, an executive member of Abortion Rights, emphasises, “The medication used to terminate a pregnancy is very safe. It is safer than ibuprofen or viagra. Serious problems related to the medicine are extremely rare.” as highlighte ..read more

Medical evidence, personnel in reproductive health services, and patients continue to testify to the safety of telemedical early medical abortion (TEMA). As former President of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Dr Asha Kasliwal stated, “The evidence shows that telemedicine is safe, effective, timely, more accessible than the alternative and preferred by most women”.  However, on Sunday Morning Live (25 February 2024), Madeline Page from Right to Life UK, claimed that 10,000 women had been treated for complications that arose from medical abortions. These 10,000 women were ..read more

31 January 2024 Step into the world of Choice News Bites, your condensed source for the most recent happenings in the dynamic realm of reproductive rights and abortion access. We present a variety of stories from across the globe, delving into the political, social, and medical facets of this crucial issue. Here’s a quick rundown of the current headlines: Biden’s Bet on Abortion for Re-election: Has He Done Enough to Protect Rights? President Joe Biden is staking his political future on abortion rights, but critics argue that more action is needed. Explore the dynamics of this gamble and the o ..read more

Welcome to your bite-sized update on the latest happenings in the realm of reproductive rights and ongoing debates surrounding abortion.  Here’s a quick rundown of the current headlines: Kamala Harris Ignites Presidential Race Battle Kamala Harris is bringing the abortion rights into in the race for the US presidency! She’s taking on Trump and rallying hard against the antis. Check out the fiery details here. NHS Staff Receive New Guidance NHS staff have received new guidance They’ve been told to keep the police out of it when it comes to abortions, miscarriages, or surprise deliveries ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STARTS 22 January 2024— In response to a troubling surge in arrests and failed prosecutions under outdated Victorian-era abortion laws, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), unveils crucial guidance aimed at safeguarding women’s rights and confidentiality. Kerry Abel, Chair of Abortion Rights, welcomed the new guidance saying: “Our society must recognise the distress, isolation and trauma that women face under archaic abortion laws. This guidance is a critical step towards protecting their dignity and autonomy.” The guidance, commissioned by the RC ..read more

Welcome to a whistle-top tour of the latest headlines: UK: The Abortion ‘Buffer Zone’ Saga Persists: Why the Ongoing Battle? Months after the vote on the law introducing ‘safe zones’ outside clinics, it’s yet to materialise. As England and Wales await its activation, fervent anti-abortion protestors contemplate their strategies. Read on for more insights. Read on Reproductive Choice Expands in South Yorkshire: New abortion centres and a state-of-the-art surgical facility will double NHS-funded clinics in the region. Read on Poland’s U-Turn on Abortion Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledges a bill ..read more

ABORTION RIGHTS IS RUN BY YOU  Engage in the Abortion Rights democratic process at our Annual General Meeting and play a vital role in shaping the campaign. The deadline for nominations, motions, and constitutional changes is midnight on 31/01/2024. Here’s how you can get involved:  Register now to attend the Abortion Rights AGM!  Influence our agenda for the next year by submitting a motion.  Stand for election to become a change maker and be part of the governing body of the Abortion Rights Executive Committee.  Help Abortion Rights grow b ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Starts Recent revelations have sparked concerns over the actions of British police in their investigations of unexplained pregnancy losses. The investigative journalism outlet, Tortoise has uncovered instances where forensic reports indicate that police are conducting tests to detect abortion drugs and seeking data from menstrual tracking applications as part of their inquiries. Abortion Rights Chair Kerry Abel expressed concern over these developments, saying, “The privacy and autonomy of women and pregnant people, especially when dealing with sensitive reproductive heal ..read more