Defending human dignity begins with protecting the unborn
SPUC is leading the fight in courts, classrooms and culture against abortion and euthanasia
About Us
SPUC is the world’s first and UK’s largest pro-life campaigning and educational organisation
At SPUC, we value every human life, from conception to natural death. Since 1967, we’ve united communities across the UK to protect and stand with the most vulnerable among us.
Campaign for the Right to Life
Support and Advocate for Women and Families
Educate and Inspire the Next Generation
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Latest STORIES
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14-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered by American rapper had multiple clandestine abortions
Image Source: LAPD | David Anthony Burke mugshot The murder trial of 21-year-old rapper and singer D4vd continues in California after he pleaded not guilty to killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is also charged with having a continued sexual…
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Nuns sue the State of New York for forcing them to aid suicides
Image Source: Shutterstock Roman Catholic religious sisters and healthcare organisations are suing the State of New York over its forthcoming assisted suicide law, arguing that it would force them to participate in practices that violate their religious beliefs. Ten Catholic plaintiffs filed the lawsuit, including the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne,…
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Australian Labor Party votes for “death-by-phone”
Australia’s governing Labor Party has voted to support the removal of federal legal barriers preventing euthanasia consultations from taking place by telephone or video call, while also changing its constitution to allow MPs a conscience vote on future voluntary assisted dying legislation. The measures were approved at the Australian Labor…
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Cardinal Sarah lambasts EU for progressive “neocolonialism” in Africa
Image Source: Pigama / Shutterstock Cardinal Robert Sarah has accused the European Union of using international agreements, foreign aid and trade to pressure African nations into accepting abortion and LGBT ideology. Speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels on 15 July, the Guinean cardinal warned that Europe was engaging in…
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Bishop of Rochester speaks out against Rochester MP’s assisted suicide moves
Image Source: Church of England | Bishop of Rochester The Bishop of Rochester has spoken out against his own MP’s renewed attempt to legalise assisted suicide, warning that the proposed law could fundamentally change society’s relationship with elderly and vulnerable people. The Right Reverend Jonathan Gibbs criticised the latest Bill…
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Opinion
A New Government: what does it mean for the pro-life movement?
Andy Burnham has now appointed his new Cabinet. Who are they, and what are their views on life issues?
OPINION
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“Neutral” Government Allocates Extra Time for Assisted Suicide Bill
In a dramatic turn of events, the battle over the legalisation of assisted suicide in England and Wales is now on course to continue until late April 2026.
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Scottish Health Committee Blocks Amendments on Palliative Care and Safeguards to Assisted Suicide Bill
Tuesday, 4 November saw Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill begin Stage 2 deliberations with crucial votes on safeguards, palliative care and the criteria for eligibility.
end of life
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Nuns sue the State of New York for forcing them to aid suicides
Image Source: Shutterstock Roman Catholic religious sisters and healthcare organisations are suing the State of New York over its forthcoming assisted suicide law, arguing that it would force them to participate in practices that violate their religious beliefs. Ten Catholic plaintiffs filed the lawsuit, including the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne,…
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Australian Labor Party votes for “death-by-phone”
Australia’s governing Labor Party has voted to support the removal of federal legal barriers preventing euthanasia consultations from taking place by telephone or video call, while also changing its constitution to allow MPs a conscience vote on future voluntary assisted dying legislation. The measures were approved at the Australian Labor…
Abortion
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14-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered by American rapper had multiple clandestine abortions
Image Source: LAPD | David Anthony Burke mugshot The murder trial of 21-year-old rapper and singer D4vd continues in California after he pleaded not guilty to killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is also charged with having a continued sexual relationship with her, a minor. In recent court proceedings text…
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Cardinal Sarah lambasts EU for progressive “neocolonialism” in Africa
Image Source: Pigama / Shutterstock Cardinal Robert Sarah has accused the European Union of using international agreements, foreign aid and trade to pressure African nations into accepting abortion and LGBT ideology. Speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels on 15 July, the Guinean cardinal warned that Europe was engaging in…
PRESS RELEASES
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PRESS RELEASE – Highest Scottish abortion figures on record for 2025
Image Credits: Shutterstock PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, 26th May 2026 – The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), the world’s oldest pro-life campaign group, is utterly aghast at the data released today by Public Health Scotland, showing 2025 as the year with the highest abortion…
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SPUC responds to “highest abortion” figures on record
The UK’s leading pro-life group responds to the new abortion figures from the Department for Health and Social Care.
Our Work
Our Mission
We work to protect unborn human lives at a local, national and international level to build a world free from abortion and euthanasia, promoting a culture of life and dignity for all.
We achieve this through advocacy, community engagement, education, and compassionate care, guided by our core values of integrity, courage and compassion.
It is our mission to protect the most vulnerable – unborn babies, the elderly and those facing end-of-life decisions. We work with schools, universities, and policymakers to ensure every life is valued and respected.
1 in 4 pregnancies in the UK end in abortion
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Support Services
We provide free financial, legal and emotional support for women and families
Explore the SPUC Support Hub – your go-to place for compassionate pregnancy support, post-abortion care, legal guidance, helpful information, and assistance with talking to your doctor.
Legal aid
Financial aid for pregnant women at university
Confidential counselling and support
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