June 25, 2025
Kate Jennings, BBC News, Jersey
A Jersey politician thinks one of the biggest reasons abortions have increased in the island could be women facing poverty, after a record number of terminations last year.
Deputy Louise Doublet, chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, said data showed financial strain, timing and partner-related issues - such as domestic abuse - were the main reasons women chose terminations.
Ms Doublet said people were less likely to be able to afford to start a family and suggested free contraception.
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