Abortions

Medical Experts and Advocates Demand Reform as Prosecutions for Self-Managed Abortions Surge in England and Wales

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London, England – Medical experts across England and Wales are urging a comprehensive overhaul of the region’s abortion laws amid a marked increase in the number of women and girls facing criminal charges for terminating their pregnancies. Over 30 healthcare organizations, including influential bodies like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, have come forward in a united call for legal reforms to address what they describe as a rise in “trauma and cruelty” resulting from outdated regulations. The current legal framework, established under the Victorian-era Offences Against the Person … Read more

Decision Looms: Judge to Determine if Planned Parenthood Can Continue Abortions Amid Legal Dispute

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Jefferson City, Missouri – In Missouri, a judge is under a tight schedule to decide whether Planned Parenthood can continue to provide abortion services amidst an ongoing legal dispute. This decision carries significant weight, as it could impact the accessibility of abortion services for thousands in the state. Planned Parenthood has been striving to secure a legal allowance to offer abortions while it contests a state law that heavily restricts such procedures. The legal battle, set against a backdrop of national debates over reproductive rights, points to a broader struggle between state legislation and providers … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Tennessee Law Against Assisting Minors’ Abortions Without Parental Consent

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Nashville, Tennessee — A Tennessee regulation criminalizing adults who help minors obtain an abortion without parental consent was halted temporarily by a federal court ruling on Friday. The state’s law, which was put into effect on July 1, faced scrutiny for its stringent restrictions and potential violation of constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger presided over the decision, instituting a temporary block on the law while the legal proceedings continue. Judge Trauger’s 49-page ruling emphasized the problematic aspects of stifling communication about legal medical procedures and the broad implications for free speech rights. Earlier … Read more