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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Jersey assisted suicide chair called procedure harmful in 2012
Image Source: UK Parliament The newly appointed chair of Jersey’s Assisted Dying Assurance and Delivery Committee previously warned that “assisted suicide does harm others” and could leave seriously ill and disabled people feeling they have a “duty” to die. Dr…
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Belfast City Hall “Safe Abortion Day” illuminations halted
Image Source: Shutterstock Plans to illuminate Belfast City Hall in support of abortion have been halted after councillors formally challenged the controversial decision. The landmark building had been due to turn green on Monday to mark International Safe Abortion Day following a motion brought by the Alliance Party and supported…
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Only “three to five years” until male contraceptive is on our shelves, says WHO
Image Source: Shutterstock The World Health Organization has predicted that new contraceptives for men could become available within just three to five years, in a development being hailed as a “game changer.” Those hailing this as a breakthrough risk further separating sex from its potential consequences and encouraging a more…
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More Canadians die from assisted suicide than Americans from gun-violence
Image Source: X / Mike Lee Canada recorded more deaths through assisted suicide in 2024 than the United States recorded firearm homicides, despite the US having a population more than eight times larger. According to Health Canada’s latest annual report, 16,499 people died through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) during…
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Texas teen divides the internet after abandoning her child at a bus stop
Karla Ibarra, 18 | Image Source: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office The case of an 18-year-old mother accused of abandoning her one-month-old baby with a stranger at a Texas bus stop has divided pro-lifers on social media, raising difficult questions about motherhood, responsibility, compassion, and what society should expect of parents…
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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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Jersey assisted suicide chair called procedure harmful in 2012
Image Source: UK Parliament The newly appointed chair of Jersey’s Assisted Dying Assurance and Delivery Committee previously warned that “assisted suicide does harm others” and could leave seriously ill and disabled people feeling they have a “duty” to die. Dr Sarah Wollaston was appointed by the Jersey Government earlier this…
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More Canadians die from assisted suicide than Americans from gun-violence
Image Source: X / Mike Lee Canada recorded more deaths through assisted suicide in 2024 than the United States recorded firearm homicides, despite the US having a population more than eight times larger. According to Health Canada’s latest annual report, 16,499 people died through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) during…
Abortion
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Belfast City Hall “Safe Abortion Day” illuminations halted
Image Source: Shutterstock Plans to illuminate Belfast City Hall in support of abortion have been halted after councillors formally challenged the controversial decision. The landmark building had been due to turn green on Monday to mark International Safe Abortion Day following a motion brought by the Alliance Party and supported…
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Women rewarded for abortion in new bereavement leave plans
Image Source: Shutterstock Women who deliberately end their pregnancies through abortion will be entitled to statutory bereavement leave under new Government rules which treat abortion, failed IVF, and other forms of pregnancy loss as grounds for grieving. From April 2027, women and their partners who experience a pregnancy ending before…
PRESS RELEASES
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MPs reject Terminally Ill Adults Bill, saying assisted suicide would endanger the vulnerable
MPs voting against the assisted suicide bill have warned that the “NHS should be saving lives, not taking lives”as the risks to the most vulnerable were highlighted during a debate at Westminster. The debate concluded with the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill being voted down by 286 to 270 votes.
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SPUC calls on John Swinney to rule out “abortion up to birth” as SNP conference draft agenda reveals push for decriminalisation
Total decriminalisation would strip away existing legal time limits, opening the door to abortion on demand for any reason up to the moment of birth.
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
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