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Rise in UK abortion prosecutions: Why the uptick in England and Wales?

Abortion is legal in the UK, but England and Wales are both experiencing a rise in abortion prosecutions; using a law that dates back to 1861. In the last 18 months, six women have been prosecuted and at least one woman has been jailed. Annette Young talks to Mara Clarke,…

France 24 · Apr 12, 2024

As France makes abortion a constitutional right, UK women see sharp rise in abortion convictions

As France enshrines abortion access in its constitution, the UK is facing a sharp rise in abortion convictions. A law dating from 1861 is being used to prosecute women in England and Wales, in at least one case leading to incarceration.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2024

Abortion pills at heart of reproductive rights challenges in Poland, US

An activist in Poland was convicted on Tuesday for helping a pregnant woman access abortion pills as a legal case in the US attempts to ban access to medical abortion altogether. In countries where reproductive rights are already under threat, abortion pills can provide discreet access to safe terminations, but…

France 24 · Mar 15, 2023

First activist charged for infringing Poland’s near-total abortion ban to face ‘Kremlin-funded’ group in court

‘What kind of justice system protects a foetus and an abuser over a woman and her life?’ says activist

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022