Person: Ann Furedi

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Scottish women to be allowed to take abortion pill at home

Women in Scotland are to be the first in the UK to be allowed to take the abortion pill at home.

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UK group launch aftercare telephone service for women in Ireland who use abortion pills bought online

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Child born with foetal alcohol syndrome loses UK compensation case

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UK court considers if drinking during pregnancy is 'a crime of violence'

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Drinking while pregnant may be made a crime

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Case could make it illegal for women in the UK to drink alcohol during pregnancy

UK abortions 'based on gender' illegal

Health officials in the UK have reminded abortion providers that terminating a foetus based on gender alone is against the law.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Women in UK ‘legally free to abort child on sex grounds’

The boss of Britain’s largest abortion charity said women are legally free to terminate pregnancies if they are unhappy with the sex of their baby.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2013

Ordering morning-after pill in UK 'like dialling for pizza'

Women embarking on the festive party season in Britain are being invited to stock up on free supplies of the morning-after pill.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2011

European court challenge to Ireland's abortion laws

Ireland’s abortion laws are being challenged in a landmark European court hearing today which could overturn the Republic’s sovereign right to protect unconditionally “the life of the unborn”.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2009

Women challenge abortion law in European court

Ireland’s abortion laws are being challenged in a landmark European court hearing which could overturn the Republic’s sovereign right to protect unconditionally “the life of the unborn”.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2009

Rise in abortion numbers expected

THE number of women having abortions in England is expected to show a rise, according to figures due to be published.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2008