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‘Cruel’ criminalisation of women over abortion must end, says MP ahead of vote

Tonia Antoniazzi said her proposed ‘narrow, targeted’ measure does not change the rules under the 1967 Abortion Act.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Brain-dead mom forced to be kept alive because of Georgia’s anti-abortion laws gives birth via C-section

Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old brain-dead Atlanta woman, gave birth on June 13 and will be removed from life support on Tuesday under Georgia abortion laws, her family says.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

US abortion clinics are closing even in states where abortion is legal. More cuts could be coming

Three years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, the funding system for abortions is battered

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Justice Secretary tells of opposition to ‘dangerous’ abortion decriminalisation

MPs are expected to debate and vote on amendments as part of the wider Crime and Policing Bill.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in major debate

Abortion in England and Wales remains a criminal offence but is legal with an authorised provider up to 24 weeks

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Voices: Why it’s never been more important to decriminalise abortion

COMMENT: As MPs are set to vote on an amendment to criminal law that would stop people being prosecuted for seeking abortions, Maya Oppenheim argues it’s a vital measure to improve women’s lives

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

UK MPs Eye Decriminalising Abortion For Women In All Cases

UK MPs are expected to vote Tuesday on an overhaul of abortion laws in England and Wales which would end contentious prosecutions of women for terminating a pregnancy.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

MPs to debate and vote on decriminalising abortion

Various amendments have been out forward as part of the Crime and Policing Bill.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Abortion laws in England and Wales face biggest shake-up in nearly 60 years

A vote on whether to decriminalise abortion is set to take place in parliament with rival amendments from Labour

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

MPs could vote on two proposals to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales – the debate explained

Legal protection of abortion rights in England and Wales is fragile. Abortion has popular support and is readily available on the NHS, but has also generated a series of criminal investigations. Nicola Packer is one of the most recent abortion-seekers facing criminalisation rather than care. She was found innocent in…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025