UK: RCOG backs decriminalisation of abortion

RCOG backs decriminalisation of abortion
News 22 September 2017

The Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has voted strongly in favour of supporting the removal of criminal sanctions associated with abortion in the UK. The College sought a position on this matter as it represents the group of doctors who provide the majority of abortion services across the UK.

The College will now adopt the following statement as its formal position:

The RCOG supports the removal of criminal sanctions associated with abortion in the UK.

Continued at source: https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/rcog-backs-decriminalisation-of-abortion/