Right to Life UK

'This law makes me feel I am better off dead' - campaigner challenges abortion up to birth for Down's syndrome

Heidi Crowter, a 26-year-old woman from Coventry who has Down's syndrome, together with MÃ¡ire Lea-Wilson from Brentford, West London, whose two-year-old son Aidan has Down's syndrome, are challenging the UK Government over a disability clause in the current law.
EU resolution sees abortion as a human right

The resolution passed by 378 to 255 votes and came on the same day that a referendum in the British Overseas territory of Gibraltar voted to legalise abortion.
Most Scots want DIY abortion to end - consultation

Only 17% of submissions supported making 'DIY' home abortions available permanently in Scotland.
$Marie Stopes International\'s first abortion clinic closes$
Marie Stopes International's first abortion clinic closes

MSI Reproductive Choices (formerly known as Marie Stopes International) has permanently closed its flagship central London clinic.
Netherlands euthanasia procedures reached record levels in 2020

Netherlands had record numbers of euthanasia procedures in 2020, a new report has found.
Dozens of MPs and peers raise concerns about legalisation of assisted suicide

The legalisation of assisted suicide will lead to the elderly, sick, or disabled "feeling pressured into ending their lives," the letter warns.
Peers grill Conservative whip over sweeping abortion powers for NI Secretary

Baroness O'Loan highlighted the lack of "public consultation on the Regulations", given that they were laid shortly before Parliament's Easter recess, which prevented the House from considering them before they took effect.
Dozens of election candidates sign pro-life pledge

The Both Lives Pledge outlines three policy changes designed to increase protection for babies in the womb and end pregnancy discrimination for women â policies that are designed to save lives by protecting and supporting both mother and child.
Northern Ireland minister to receive new powers to impose expanded abortion despite strong criticism

MPs voted by 431 votes to 89 last week to approve new regulations that will give the Northern Ireland secretary sweeping new powers to impose expanded abortion access on Northern Ireland.
After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost

Unfortunately, abortion figures across the UK are likely to increase following the introduction of an extreme abortion regime in Northern Ireland and policy changes allowing 'DIY' home abortions across England, Scotland and Wales.
MP calls for 'moral framework' to govern 'do not resuscitate' orders

Following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report that found evidence of the improper use of DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) orders on sick, disabled, elderly and dying persons in care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Conservative MP has emphasised the need for "a moral framework that honours the dignity of sick, disabled, elderly or dying people".
MPs warned over dangers of DIY abortions

A large number of cross-party MPs and Peers this week attended a webinar hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group (APPG) on how DIY home abortion is putting women at risk.