Thursday 29 June 2017

Did you know that abortion is a crime?

Doctors have backed decriminalising abortion.

What?
Yes, we are talking about the UK.

In the United Kingdom, having an abortion is a crime if a woman doesn't have permission from a doctor.

Permission is only obtained if a pregnant woman can "prove to a doctor that carrying on with the pregnancy is detrimental to health or wellbeing"

We shouldn't need 'permission' to make decisions on our health. Or make any decisions about our bodies for that matter.

Guidance, yes. Permission, no.

Of course abortion needs to be regulated for it to be safe, but a women shouldn't have to explain their reasons for making such a complex and sensitive decision.

For example, a anti-choice male doctor could just say "no I don't think you need an abortion".
She could of course ask for a second opinion, but what if that "no" left her too traumatised and scared to ask again.

This really needs sorting.


Have a beautiful day x

References:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40418986

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