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Surge in 999 calls over 'DIY' abortions since their introduction last year
Three ambulance services in England have revealed a sizeable increase in abortion-pill-related calls or responses since at-home abortions were permitted in April 2020.
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Concerns Scottish government's new policy may lead to more late-term abortions
A Scottish government plan outlines proposals to prioritise increasing "access to abortion services" throughout Scotland, which would involve increasing the number of abortion clinics and hospitals that provide later-term abortions.
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Why protections for animals but not the unborn, asks peer
Human rights campaigner and Member of the House of Lords, David Alton, has highlighted the double standards of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill currently being considered by the House of Lords.
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Irish euthanasia bill fails
A Bill that was seeking to introduce assisted suicide and euthanasia to Ireland has failed.
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'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 Máire 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.
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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.
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Most Scots want DIY abortion to end - consultation
Only 17% of submissions supported making 'DIY' home abortions available permanently in Scotland.
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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.
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Netherlands euthanasia procedures reached record levels in 2020
Netherlands had record numbers of euthanasia procedures in 2020, a new report has found.
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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.
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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.
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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 – policies that are designed to save lives by protecting and supporting both mother and child.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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