Mum-of-three jailed after lying about pregnancy term to get abortion pills Carla Foster admitted a charge of administering poison with intent to procure a miscarriage between May 8, 2020 and May 12, 2020. Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
What are the abortion laws in the UK? ‘If you’re under 16, your parents do not usually need to be told,’ NHS says The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Ministers urged to relax abortion laws in Great Britain after woman jailed Labour MP criticises ‘chilling’ effect of legislation amid anger at sentence for termination outside time limit The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Demands for abortion law reform after mother jailed in England A 44-year-old was given a 28-month extended sentence after she admitted illegally procuring her own abortion late in her pregnancy Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023
Outrage as mother-of-three jailed for taking abortion pills after legal cut off A 44-year-old was given a 28-month extended sentence after she admitted illegally procuring her own abortion late in her pregnancy The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
A mother jailed for procuring her own miscarriage. Is that what we want in 21st-century Britain? The use of archaic abortion legislation shows that reproductive rights hang by a slender thread, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Demands to reform ‘out-of-date’ 1861 abortion law used to jail mother - OLD A 44-year-old was given a 28-month extended sentence after she admitted illegally procuring her own abortion late in her pregnancy. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
‘Desperate need for reform’ over mother jailed for illegal abortion - OLD Carla Foster, 44, was given a 28-month extended sentence, for illegally procuring her own abortion when she was between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
'Dark day for reproductive rights': Pro-choice activists react as mum-of-three jailed The woman was sent abortion-causing drugs by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) after she called them in 2020 and lied about how far… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023
Woman who illegally procured her own abortion during lockdown is jailed The woman was sent abortion-causing drugs by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) after she called them during lockdown in 2020 and lied… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023
Abortion service bosses ‘out of touch’ with frontline staff Inspectors visited the charity’s administrative headquarters in Warwickshire over two days in February 2023 to review its leadership and governance. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
England’s first not-for-profit fertility clinic closes within a year of opening Exclusive: Clinic operated by BPAS was intended to provide IVF at cost price but was sold to private provider The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
How to get free baby formula if you need it and can't afford it We look at how to get free baby formula for parents and caregivers who are struggling with the high cost of living GoodToKnow · May 18, 2023
Glasgow Sandyford clinic protest sees hundreds turn out in response to anti-abortion group Demonstrators have lined the street outside the Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow in response to a planned protest by the anti-abortion group, the Scottish Family Party. Glasgow Live · Mar 11, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2023 Abortion clinic buffer zones set to become law in 'huge victory' Potential protesters will have to stand at least 150 meters away from clinics providing abortions or risk a fine
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Fears skyrocketing formula milk costs will force babies into hospitals with serious illness ‘The government cannot stand by as babies are placed at risk of malnutrition and serious illness due to the cost of living crisis and the soaring price of infant formula,’ campaigner says
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 High cost of infant formula putting babies in danger, UK charities warn Vulnerable families resorting to watered down formula or unsuitable food such as porridge, say campaigners
Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022 Soaring cost of infant formula poses increasing threat to vulnerable families The price of the cheapest brand has increased by 22% in the past year, according to analysis
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Soaring cost of infant formula leading to ‘unsafe feeding practices’, charities warn The price of the cheapest brand of formula has increased by 22% this year, according to analysis by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).
Chronicle Live · Oct 20, 2022 Abortion rights groups in Newcastle welcome plans for 'buffer zones' to block protesters outside of clinics Plans to bring in 'buffer zones' at abortion clinics have been welcomed by groups in the North East.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022 What are abortion buffer zones, how would they work and who would they protect? MPs have voted to bring in buffer zones in England and Wales around abortion providers
Liverpool Echo · Oct 18, 2022 Abortion buffer zone: How Merseyside MPs voted as plans backed See how your local MP voted as the bill, which states protesters will have to stand at least 150 meters away from clinics, was backed in parliament
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2022 ‘Protesters just scream abuse’: the campaigners battling to make UK abortion clinics safer Too many women complain of being harassed on their way to abortion services. The group Back Off Scotland is fighting back
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Westminster urged to follow Sturgeon’s lead on abortion ‘buffer zones’ The First Minister said her government would ‘safeguard the access of women to abortion services without harassment or intimidation’.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak: Where do they stand on women’s issues? The candidates’ stances on abortion rights and tackling violence against women