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Abortion law reform: the journey to victory
We reflect on the journey to abortion law reform and look to the future for full decriminalisation.
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Women’s Health Organisations celebrate as new law removes women from the criminal law related to abortion
Today, the Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Assent, formally removing women from the criminal law related to abortion in England and Wales.
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House of Lords supports abortion law reform
On Wednesday 19th March 2026, the House of Lords voted to reform abortion law.
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Second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill in the House of Lords
The Crime and Policing Bill includes an amendment, Amendment NC1, which will reform our Victorian abortion laws.
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MPs vote to reform abortion law
A historic vote on abortion law reform has seen MPs vote to end the prosecution of women ending their own pregnancies.
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Our comment: NPCC guidance advises police to search homes and phones after pregnancy loss
NPCC advises search of homes and phones after pregnancy loss.
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Now is the time for abortion law reform
No one should face prosecution for ending their own pregnancy. Now is the time for abortion law reform.
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#SheVotes2024: Abortion and criminal justice – policy reforms for the next Parliament
We set out the case for decriminalising abortion for the next Parliament.
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The Criminal Justice Bill and abortion law reform
Soon, MPs will vote on abortion law reform in England and Wales. Read more and learn what you can do to help.
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Why would anyone have an abortion outside the law?
Learn what may lead to people having an abortion outside the law, and why we believe no one should face prosecution.
