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Outrage Erupts Over UK's New Abortion Phone Seizures

5/28/2025

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In the UK, new police guidance enabling phone seizures for suspected illegal abortions has sparked outrage among campaigners and doctors. They are rallying for the decriminalization of abortion, highlighting the urgent need to protect vulnerable women facing pregnancy loss. Advocates are urging MPs to back an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to uphold reproductive rights.

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In the UK, new police guidance enabling phone seizures for suspected illegal abortions has sparked outrage among campaigners and doctors. They are rallying for the decriminalization of abortion, highlighting the urgent need to protect vulnerable women facing pregnancy loss. Advocates are urging MPs to back an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to uphold reproductive rights.