The two bodies which draft the advertising code of practice have made changes to allow "commercial post-conception advice services" - in reality, abortion clinics which earn income from performing abortions - to advertise on television and radio, in print and elsewhere.

Anthony Ozimic, SPUC's communications manager, said that the advertising industry's "supposed 'watchdog' is acting as the abortion industry's poodle." [SPUC, 21 January]

The change will come into effect on 30 April. The government should use its powers to stop such advertising - SPUC's question-and-answer briefing will give you the information you need to help make this happen.

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