After 50 years, that landmark decision was overturned in June, putting power in the hands of individual states. Now, more people are looking at how abortion access is decided in the UK to see if something similar to Roe v Wade could happen here. It may surprise you to hear that, despite more than 200,000 terminations taking place in England and Wales in 2021, women there can technically be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. This is due to an act that dates back to the Victorian era – the 1861 Offenses Against the Person Act. It criminalized abortion, using archaic language in sections 58 and 59 to provide that: “Whoever shall procure or unlawfully procure any poison or other noxious thing, or any instrument or thing, knowing that the same is intended to be used or unlawfully used with intent to cause the abortion of any woman, whether pregnant or not, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be liable to . . . penal servitude.’ Just over a hundred years later the Abortion Act of 1967 was passed. It was this that legalized abortions with a licensed provider – but the intentional termination of a pregnancy remained illegal. The law has been framed in a way that means abortion is not a right. Instead, it provides an exemption from prosecution in certain cases – when two doctors agree it would be dangerous to the woman’s mental or physical health. Image: A pro-life demonstration in Washington DC Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckley says it is extremely rare for someone to be criminalized under these laws – but it is certainly possible. In fact, two British women are facing abortion charges, including one who received the pills from a licensed provider. These alleged crimes fall under the Offenses Against the Persons Act. It carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. That’s why Labor MP Stella Creasy says she’s campaigning to change the law by making an amendment to the Bill of Rights. This new bill aims to replace the Human Rights Act. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says he will “review and reform the flaws” in our current protections on free speech and the right to a jury trial. Currently, the right to abortion is not included in this bill – but Ms Creasy intends to table an amendment that would seek to protect the right to abortion, thereby making sections 58 and 59 of the Offenses Against the Persons Act obsolete . Ms Creasy tabled a similar bill in Northern Ireland in 2019 which had cross-party support. It means women in Northern Ireland have the human right to an abortion – unlike in England and Wales, where this original Victorian law still applies. Sam Leimanis agrees. She had two abortions and is now an activist challenging the stigma surrounding the issue. It says the right to abortion must be protected in England and Wales. “I think it needs updating. We can’t have laws from 1861 – it doesn’t make sense. It’s time to update (the law), especially because these medical procedures have been updated. “They are much safer now and this is a routine thing to go through. It should not be governed by laws of the past.” But Mr Raab said current laws actually prevented UK courts from hearing new abortion cases. Such cases could seek to redefine abortion and lead to court rulings in favor of abortion exemptions or restrictions. Mr Raab said putting that power in the hands of the courts rather than elected MPs put current access to abortion at greater risk of being reduced. But Ms Leimani disagrees – she believes she can’t always trust MPs to make the right decisions. “I don’t think MPs always make decisions in the public interest. If you look at attitudes in the UK, they’re pro-choice and really pro-abortion. I’m not sure that’s always the case in parliament. We’ve seen MPs push against it ». Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:49 Abortion: 40 days in four charts One of those MPs is Conservative Danny Kruger, who has expressed his belief that abortion is about the welfare of another living being – the unborn – and that abortion is an issue that should be discussed for politics. He’s not the only MP to agree with the US decision to overturn Roe v Wade – DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she “welcomes the clear recognition of unborn life”. Of course, not everyone wants to see abortion legalized. There are some who would prefer to see the whole process outlawed or at least changed to restrict access. One of those people is pro-life doctor Calum Miller. He believes that enshrining the right to abortion would be wrong, as it would lead to sex-selective or pre-birth abortions. He uses Canada as an example – calling it a “sanctuary” for sex-selective abortion. “The reality would be awful. Making abortion a right would be very dangerous and an overwhelming number of women would reject it.” However, he said the UK should not destroy the abortion ban here. He argues that steps should be taken to limit current access. Like Ms. Leimani, she believes that the current laws are outdated, but for very different reasons. “Of course, abortion is not going away. We can have a reasonable debate where the public believes that abortion law is outdated and should follow science. “There is no realistic chance that anywhere in the UK will ban abortion. We’re not having that conversation. What we should be doing (is) about whether our current limits are too extreme. “We’ve seen the development of ultrasound. The science has prepared us for another debate about it, and we need to bring the law into line with the science.” It doesn’t look like the UK will ban abortion anytime soon. However, there could be more debate from MPs calling for the current laws to be reviewed and changed.

title: “Could Abortion Actually Be Banned In The Uk Uk News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-22” author: “George Turner”

After 50 years, that landmark decision was overturned in June, putting power in the hands of individual states. Now, more people are looking at how abortion access is decided in the UK to see if something similar to Roe v Wade could happen here. It may surprise you to hear that, despite more than 200,000 terminations taking place in England and Wales in 2021, women there can technically be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. This is due to an act that dates back to the Victorian era – the 1861 Offenses Against the Person Act. It criminalized abortion, using archaic language in sections 58 and 59 to provide that: “Whoever shall procure or unlawfully procure any poison or other noxious thing, or any instrument or thing, knowing that the same is intended to be used or unlawfully used with intent to cause the abortion of any woman, whether pregnant or not, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be liable to . . . penal servitude.’ Just over a hundred years later the Abortion Act of 1967 was passed. It was this that legalized abortions with a licensed provider – but the intentional termination of a pregnancy remained illegal. The law has been framed in a way that means abortion is not a right. Instead, it provides an exemption from prosecution in certain cases – when two doctors agree it would be dangerous to the woman’s mental or physical health. Image: A pro-life demonstration in Washington DC Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckley says it is extremely rare for someone to be criminalized under these laws – but it is certainly possible. In fact, two British women are facing abortion charges, including one who received the pills from a licensed provider. These alleged crimes fall under the Offenses Against the Persons Act. It carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. That’s why Labor MP Stella Creasy says she’s campaigning to change the law by making an amendment to the Bill of Rights. This new bill aims to replace the Human Rights Act. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says he will “review and reform the flaws” in our current protections on free speech and the right to a jury trial. Currently, the right to abortion is not included in this bill – but Ms Creasy intends to table an amendment that would seek to protect the right to abortion, thereby making sections 58 and 59 of the Offenses Against the Persons Act obsolete . Ms Creasy tabled a similar bill in Northern Ireland in 2019 which had cross-party support. It means women in Northern Ireland have the human right to an abortion – unlike in England and Wales, where this original Victorian law still applies. Sam Leimanis agrees. She had two abortions and is now an activist challenging the stigma surrounding the issue. It says the right to abortion must be protected in England and Wales. “I think it needs updating. We can’t have laws from 1861 – it doesn’t make sense. It’s time to update (the law), especially because these medical procedures have been updated. “They are much safer now and this is a routine thing to go through. It should not be governed by laws of the past.” But Mr Raab said current laws actually prevented UK courts from hearing new abortion cases. Such cases could seek to redefine abortion and lead to court rulings in favor of abortion exemptions or restrictions. Mr Raab said putting that power in the hands of the courts rather than elected MPs put current access to abortion at greater risk of being reduced. But Ms Leimani disagrees – she believes she can’t always trust MPs to make the right decisions. “I don’t think MPs always make decisions in the public interest. If you look at attitudes in the UK, they’re pro-choice and really pro-abortion. I’m not sure that’s always the case in parliament. We’ve seen MPs push against it ». Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:49 Abortion: 40 days in four charts One of those MPs is Conservative Danny Kruger, who has expressed his belief that abortion is about the welfare of another living being – the unborn – and that abortion is an issue that should be discussed for politics. He’s not the only MP to agree with the US decision to overturn Roe v Wade – DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she “welcomes the clear recognition of unborn life”. Of course, not everyone wants to see abortion legalized. There are some who would prefer to see the whole process outlawed or at least changed to restrict access. One of those people is pro-life doctor Calum Miller. He believes that enshrining the right to abortion would be wrong, as it would lead to sex-selective or pre-birth abortions. He uses Canada as an example – calling it a “sanctuary” for sex-selective abortion. “The reality would be awful. Making abortion a right would be very dangerous and an overwhelming number of women would reject it.” However, he said the UK should not destroy the abortion ban here. He argues that steps should be taken to limit current access. Like Ms. Leimani, she believes that the current laws are outdated, but for very different reasons. “Of course, abortion is not going away. We can have a reasonable debate where the public believes that abortion law is outdated and should follow science. “There is no realistic chance that anywhere in the UK will ban abortion. We’re not having that conversation. What we should be doing (is) about whether our current limits are too extreme. “We’ve seen the development of ultrasound. The science has prepared us for another debate about it, and we need to bring the law into line with the science.” It doesn’t look like the UK will ban abortion anytime soon. However, there could be more debate from MPs calling for the current laws to be reviewed and changed.

title: “Could Abortion Actually Be Banned In The Uk Uk News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Mae Jasper”

After 50 years, that landmark decision was overturned in June, putting power in the hands of individual states. Now, more people are looking at how abortion access is decided in the UK to see if something similar to Roe v Wade could happen here. It may surprise you to hear that, despite more than 200,000 terminations taking place in England and Wales in 2021, women there can technically be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. This is due to an act that dates back to the Victorian era – the 1861 Offenses Against the Person Act. It criminalized abortion, using archaic language in sections 58 and 59 to provide that: “Whoever shall procure or unlawfully procure any poison or other noxious thing, or any instrument or thing, knowing that the same is intended to be used or unlawfully used with intent to cause the abortion of any woman, whether pregnant or not, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be liable to . . . penal servitude.’ Just over a hundred years later the Abortion Act of 1967 was passed. It was this that legalized abortions with a licensed provider – but the intentional termination of a pregnancy remained illegal. The law has been framed in a way that means abortion is not a right. Instead, it provides an exemption from prosecution in certain cases – when two doctors agree it would be dangerous to the woman’s mental or physical health. Image: A pro-life demonstration in Washington DC Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckley says it is extremely rare for someone to be criminalized under these laws – but it is certainly possible. In fact, two British women are facing abortion charges, including one who received the pills from a licensed provider. These alleged crimes fall under the Offenses Against the Persons Act. It carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. That’s why Labor MP Stella Creasy says she’s campaigning to change the law by making an amendment to the Bill of Rights. This new bill aims to replace the Human Rights Act. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says he will “review and reform the flaws” in our current protections on free speech and the right to a jury trial. Currently, the right to abortion is not included in this bill – but Ms Creasy intends to table an amendment that would seek to protect the right to abortion, thereby making sections 58 and 59 of the Offenses Against the Persons Act obsolete . Ms Creasy tabled a similar bill in Northern Ireland in 2019 which had cross-party support. It means women in Northern Ireland have the human right to an abortion – unlike in England and Wales, where this original Victorian law still applies. Sam Leimanis agrees. She had two abortions and is now an activist challenging the stigma surrounding the issue. It says the right to abortion must be protected in England and Wales. “I think it needs updating. We can’t have laws from 1861 – it doesn’t make sense. It’s time to update (the law), especially because these medical procedures have been updated. “They are much safer now and this is a routine thing to go through. It should not be governed by laws of the past.” But Mr Raab said current laws actually prevented UK courts from hearing new abortion cases. Such cases could seek to redefine abortion and lead to court rulings in favor of abortion exemptions or restrictions. Mr Raab said putting that power in the hands of the courts rather than elected MPs put current access to abortion at greater risk of being reduced. But Ms Leimani disagrees – she believes she can’t always trust MPs to make the right decisions. “I don’t think MPs always make decisions in the public interest. If you look at attitudes in the UK, they’re pro-choice and really pro-abortion. I’m not sure that’s always the case in parliament. We’ve seen MPs push against it ». Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:49 Abortion: 40 days in four charts One of those MPs is Conservative Danny Kruger, who has expressed his belief that abortion is about the welfare of another living being – the unborn – and that abortion is an issue that should be discussed for politics. He’s not the only MP to agree with the US decision to overturn Roe v Wade – DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she “welcomes the clear recognition of unborn life”. Of course, not everyone wants to see abortion legalized. There are some who would prefer to see the whole process outlawed or at least changed to restrict access. One of those people is pro-life doctor Calum Miller. He believes that enshrining the right to abortion would be wrong, as it would lead to sex-selective or pre-birth abortions. He uses Canada as an example – calling it a “sanctuary” for sex-selective abortion. “The reality would be awful. Making abortion a right would be very dangerous and an overwhelming number of women would reject it.” However, he said the UK should not destroy the abortion ban here. He argues that steps should be taken to limit current access. Like Ms. Leimani, she believes that the current laws are outdated, but for very different reasons. “Of course, abortion is not going away. We can have a reasonable debate where the public believes that abortion law is outdated and should follow science. “There is no realistic chance that anywhere in the UK will ban abortion. We’re not having that conversation. What we should be doing (is) about whether our current limits are too extreme. “We’ve seen the development of ultrasound. The science has prepared us for another debate about it, and we need to bring the law into line with the science.” It doesn’t look like the UK will ban abortion anytime soon. However, there could be more debate from MPs calling for the current laws to be reviewed and changed.

title: “Could Abortion Actually Be Banned In The Uk Uk News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Catherine King”

After 50 years, that landmark decision was overturned in June, putting power in the hands of individual states. Now, more people are looking at how abortion access is decided in the UK to see if something similar to Roe v Wade could happen here. It may surprise you to hear that, despite more than 200,000 terminations taking place in England and Wales in 2021, women there can technically be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. This is due to an act that dates back to the Victorian era – the 1861 Offenses Against the Person Act. It criminalized abortion, using archaic language in sections 58 and 59 to provide that: “Whoever shall procure or unlawfully procure any poison or other noxious thing, or any instrument or thing, knowing that the same is intended to be used or unlawfully used with intent to cause the abortion of any woman, whether pregnant or not, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be liable to . . . penal servitude.’ Just over a hundred years later the Abortion Act of 1967 was passed. It was this that legalized abortions with a licensed provider – but the intentional termination of a pregnancy remained illegal. The law has been framed in a way that means abortion is not a right. Instead, it provides an exemption from prosecution in certain cases – when two doctors agree it would be dangerous to the woman’s mental or physical health. Image: A pro-life demonstration in Washington DC Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckley says it is extremely rare for someone to be criminalized under these laws – but it is certainly possible. In fact, two British women are facing abortion charges, including one who received the pills from a licensed provider. These alleged crimes fall under the Offenses Against the Persons Act. It carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. That’s why Labor MP Stella Creasy says she’s campaigning to change the law by making an amendment to the Bill of Rights. This new bill aims to replace the Human Rights Act. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says he will “review and reform the flaws” in our current protections on free speech and the right to a jury trial. Currently, the right to abortion is not included in this bill – but Ms Creasy intends to table an amendment that would seek to protect the right to abortion, thereby making sections 58 and 59 of the Offenses Against the Persons Act obsolete . Ms Creasy tabled a similar bill in Northern Ireland in 2019 which had cross-party support. It means women in Northern Ireland have the human right to an abortion – unlike in England and Wales, where this original Victorian law still applies. Sam Leimanis agrees. She had two abortions and is now an activist challenging the stigma surrounding the issue. It says the right to abortion must be protected in England and Wales. “I think it needs updating. We can’t have laws from 1861 – it doesn’t make sense. It’s time to update (the law), especially because these medical procedures have been updated. “They are much safer now and this is a routine thing to go through. It should not be governed by laws of the past.” But Mr Raab said current laws actually prevented UK courts from hearing new abortion cases. Such cases could seek to redefine abortion and lead to court rulings in favor of abortion exemptions or restrictions. Mr Raab said putting that power in the hands of the courts rather than elected MPs put current access to abortion at greater risk of being reduced. But Ms Leimani disagrees – she believes she can’t always trust MPs to make the right decisions. “I don’t think MPs always make decisions in the public interest. If you look at attitudes in the UK, they’re pro-choice and really pro-abortion. I’m not sure that’s always the case in parliament. We’ve seen MPs push against it ». Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:49 Abortion: 40 days in four charts One of those MPs is Conservative Danny Kruger, who has expressed his belief that abortion is about the welfare of another living being – the unborn – and that abortion is an issue that should be discussed for politics. He’s not the only MP to agree with the US decision to overturn Roe v Wade – DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she “welcomes the clear recognition of unborn life”. Of course, not everyone wants to see abortion legalized. There are some who would prefer to see the whole process outlawed or at least changed to restrict access. One of those people is pro-life doctor Calum Miller. He believes that enshrining the right to abortion would be wrong, as it would lead to sex-selective or pre-birth abortions. He uses Canada as an example – calling it a “sanctuary” for sex-selective abortion. “The reality would be awful. Making abortion a right would be very dangerous and an overwhelming number of women would reject it.” However, he said the UK should not destroy the abortion ban here. He argues that steps should be taken to limit current access. Like Ms. Leimani, she believes that the current laws are outdated, but for very different reasons. “Of course, abortion is not going away. We can have a reasonable debate where the public believes that abortion law is outdated and should follow science. “There is no realistic chance that anywhere in the UK will ban abortion. We’re not having that conversation. What we should be doing (is) about whether our current limits are too extreme. “We’ve seen the development of ultrasound. The science has prepared us for another debate about it, and we need to bring the law into line with the science.” It doesn’t look like the UK will ban abortion anytime soon. However, there could be more debate from MPs calling for the current laws to be reviewed and changed.