Responding to the news that the UK House of Lords has backed abortion law reform, meaning women will no longer be criminalised for ending their own pregnancies, Louise McCudden, MSI Reproductive Choices’ UK head of external affairs and advocacy, said:
“We are delighted that the House of Lords voted in favour of this moderate reform to abortion law, which ends the prosecution of vulnerable women without changing the way care is provided or regulated.
“This reform has already received overwhelming cross-party support from elected MPs and has now cleared one of the final major hurdles before it can be signed into law. This marks a landmark moment in abortion law reform and will be a huge relief to the women who have faced traumatic investigations as well as those still living with the anxiety and uncertainty created by the current law.
“At a time when we’re seeing rollbacks on reproductive rights intensifying around the world, most notably in the United States, this is not only a historic moment for the UK, but one that will resonate globally.
“The vote to protect telemedicine will provide reassurance to the many women who rely on this safe, trusted service. At-home abortion care has meant that women who can’t easily access in-person appointments can still get an abortion from a regulated, NHS-funded provider, such as women in abusive relationships or those with disabilities.”
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