Press releases

New study from Scotland finds at-home medical abortion between 10+0 and 11+6 weeks gestation is safe and effective.

Heidi Stewart, Chief Executive of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, comments on a new study from Scotland that finds at-home medical abortion between 10+0 and 11+6 weeks gestation is safe and effective.

ONS figures show rise in proportion of conceptions leading to abortions in 2022

Katherine O’Brien, Head of Campaigns and Communications at BPAS, comments on ONS figures.

A landmark moment for women’s rights

MPs have voted to pass Tonia Antoniazzi MP’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which will remove women from the criminal law in relation to abortion.

BPAS response to Nigel Farage MP’s comments on abortion time limit

Katherine O’Brien, Head of Campaigns and Communications at BPAS, comments on Nigel Farage MP’s comments on abortion time limit

BPAS comment on NPPC guidance

Katie Saxon, Chief Strategic Communications Officer at BPAS, comments on NPPC guidance.

Cosmopolitan UK and BPAS launch "End 1861" campaign to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales

Campaign calls for abortion to be removed from criminal law in England and Wales as MPs prepare for crucial vote in June.