The annual Dutch March for Life took place on Saturday 10 December. It is estimated that 1,400 people took part in the march, which is almost double last year's attendance.

Dr Bert P Dorenbos, President of Cry for Life and the chief organiser of the march, said: "We're not going for stricter rules, but we are called to advocate the abolition of abortion."

John Smeaton, SPUC director, commented: "Dr Dorenbos' comment is particularly applicable to the UK and misguided parliamentary moves, e.g. trying to lower the 24-week upper time-limit on most social abortions." [John Smeaton, 15 December]

Other stories:

• One in five sexually-active women aged 16 to 24 has taken morning-after pills in past year [Mail, 17 December]
• MEPs issue death penalty for unborn babies with HIV [John Smeaton, 16 December]
• Morning-after pill use in Spain soars 83% after sales allowed in pharmacies [ANSA, 14 December]
• SPUC supporters use Christmas celebrations to reach out to those hurt by abortion [John Smeaton, 14 December]
• UK hospital accused of leaving patients to starve [Telegraph, 17 December]
• UK General Medical Council drawing up guidelines on assisted suicide [Mail, 16 December]
• Hollywood star assaulted in bid to visit Chinese forced abortion opponent [Reuters, 16 December]