UK Marks 58 Years Since Abortion Act – Over 10 Million Lives Lost

06.11.2025

This October marked 58 years since the UK’s Abortion Act received royal assent. Since 1967, over 10.8 million unborn children have lost their lives to abortion across the UK—a heartbreaking average of one every two minutes.

In 2022 alone, England and Wales recorded 252,122 abortions—the highest annual figure ever. This sharp rise coincided with the continued availability of at-home abortion services, raising serious concerns about safety and oversight.

A controversial proposal—Clause 191 of the Crime and Policing Bill—seeks to decriminalise self-administered abortions up to birth, including for reasons such as sex selection. Introduced with minimal debate and no public consultation, this amendment could pave the way for dangerous late-term abortions at home, putting both women and viable unborn babies at grave risk.

In response, Baroness Monckton and Baroness Stroud have tabled amendments to overturn Clause 191 and restore mandatory in-person medical consultations before any abortion takes place. Their efforts reflect growing public unease with the erosion of safeguards around abortion.

Polling consistently shows strong support for pro-life reforms. Just 1% of the UK population supports abortion up to birth, while 70% of women favour reducing the current 24-week limit to 20 weeks or less.

As Ireland continues to grapple with its own abortion laws, the UK’s experience serves as a sobering reminder of what’s at stake. We stand in solidarity with those advocating for the protection of both mothers and their unborn children.