Right to Life UK
Northern Ireland minister to receive new powers to impose expanded abortion despite strong criticism
MPs voted by 431 votes to 89 last week to approve new regulations that will give the Northern Ireland secretary sweeping new powers to impose expanded abortion access on Northern Ireland.
After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost
Unfortunately, abortion figures across the UK are likely to increase following the introduction of an extreme abortion regime in Northern Ireland and policy changes allowing 'DIY' home abortions across England, Scotland and Wales.
MP calls for 'moral framework' to govern 'do not resuscitate' orders
Following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report that found evidence of the improper use of DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) orders on sick, disabled, elderly and dying persons in care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Conservative MP has emphasised the need for "a moral framework that honours the dignity of sick, disabled, elderly or dying people".
MPs warned over dangers of DIY abortions
A large number of cross-party MPs and Peers this week attended a webinar hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group (APPG) on how DIY home abortion is putting women at risk.
Northern Ireland: Bill to stop abortion for disabilities including Down's syndrome passes second stage
The Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill passed its second stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly by 48 votes to 12 on Monday evening.
Heidi Crowter speaks out against abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities
Disability rights campaigner, Heidi Crowter, has told the Health Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly that the abortion legislation in the region "tells me and other people with Down's syndrome that we are worth less than those without disabilities".
Study points to increasingly 'broader' application of euthanasia laws in Belgium
A recently published article in an academic journal has found a "widening" scope and failing safeguards in the provision of euthanasia in Belgium.
Parliamentary motion highlights evidence of fetal pain at 12 weeks
Carla Lockhart MP has led a group of MPs who have submitted a motion on fetal pain calling on the Government to require pain relief for babies after 12 weeks' gestation in all invasive medical procedures including abortion.
Bill seeks to protect freedom of speech at university from cancel culture
A Conservative MP is advancing a Bill to protect freedom of speech at universities from a "corrosive trend... that aims to prevent anybody from airing ideas that groups disagree with or would be offended by".
Singing to premature baby helps mothers bond and reduces anxiety - study
Researchers at the University of Helsinki observed 24 mothers who sang or hummed to their baby while holding them during skin-to-skin contact in hospital.
Belgian authorities investigating around 10 cases of suspected illegal euthanasia
The public prosecutor in Leuven is investigating cases of euthanasia which may not have been carried out according to the proper legal procedure.
Dozens of doctors speak out against assisted suicide
Over fifty doctors working in palliative medicine and care for dying patients have signed a letter to The Times in opposition to any proposed changes in the assisted suicide law.
MPs fear prenatal testing will result in more Down's syndrome abortions
In recent months, the health services in England & Wales and Scotland have announced their intention to roll-out the new tests across all NHS hospitals.
High Court to hear abortion discrimination case
The High Court in London will hear a landmark case against the UK Government over the country's discriminatory abortion legislation, which singles out babies with disabilities by allowing terminations right through to birth for conditions including Down's syndrome, cleft lip and club foot.
Assisted suicide has become a 'default way to die' in the Netherlands
Dutch ethicist Professor Theo Boer has witnessed the expansion of assisted dying in the Netherlands since it was introduced in 2002.
Most Belgian doctors support after-birth abortion of disabled babies - survey
'After-birth abortion' or infanticide for babies with a disability is supported by more than 9 in 10 Belgian physicians surveyed, a shocking new research paper into abortion attitudes has revealed.