Northern Ireland healthcare workers stand up against DIY home abortion

24 November 2020

Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland have signed an open letter condemning DIY home abortion.

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Irish doctor was “sick in the corridors” after late term abortion

24 November 2020

An Irish doctor described being “sick out in the corridors” after performing a late term abortion, according to a new study on the impact of late term abortion on doctors in Ireland under the new abortion law.

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The most premature babies ever born celebrate their 2nd birthday

24 November 2020

Twin sisters Kambry and Keely, born on 24 November 2018, celebrate their 2nd birthday today after being born at 22 weeks at a weight of 15.8 ounces and 1 pound 1.3 ounces respectively – a world premature record recognised by Guinness World Records.

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Dementia patients to be sedated before being euthanised in Holland

23 November 2020

The Dutch government has implemented a new rule allowing doctors to sedate dementia patients before administering a lethal injection. The regulation will prevent patients from becoming violent and resisting if they object in the moment of receiving the fatal dose.

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Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan urges ITV to drop “damaging” Down Syndrome storyline

20 November 2020

Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, has written to the chief executive of ITV, Carolynn McCall, calling on the channel to drop an Emmerdale storyline in which a baby is aborted because it has Down's Syndrome.

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Baby given little chance of survival celebrates birthday on Prematurity Awareness Day

19 November 2020

One year ago, the Thompson’s welcomed their son Pádraig at 26 weeks gestation, more than two months early, weighing only 424 grams. He was given little chance of survival due to his size. But, one year later, his first birthday coincided with Prematurity Awareness Day on 17 November.

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A change of name will not clear the stench of death around Marie Stopes

19 November 2020

Marie Stopes International announced yesterday that it will henceforth be known as MSI Reproductive Choices, in an attempt to distance themselves from their eugenicist founder, Marie Stopes.

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The sombre anniversary of legalised abortion

18 November 2020

Today marks the sombre anniversary of legalised abortion, truly the greatest disgrace of our civilisation. Abortion, first legalised in Soviet Russia, 100 years ago, has killed more people than all the wars throughout human history combined.

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Outpouring of support for Poland’s disabled babies as SPUC presents over 2,500 UK names to Polish Embassy

18 November 2020

In a huge outpouring of support for Poland’s disabled babies, over 2,500 SPUC supporters from throughout the UK added their names to a message calling on the Polish Government to stand firm in upholding the right to life of unborn disabled babies.

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Premature awareness day reminds us “every life has value, no matter how small” says SPUC

17 November 2020

SPUC has said that Prematurity Awareness Day, reminds us that “every human life has value, no matter how small or vulnerable.”

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Gloucester Cathedral to be illuminated in purple on World Prematurity Day

17 November 2020

Today, on World Prematurity Day, Gloucester Cathedral will be lit up in purple to recognise the good work done across the globe to save the lives of premature babies.

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Over 20,000 people sign petition to “bin” Emmerdale Down’s Syndrome storyline

16 November 2020

Just over 21,000 people have signed an online petition urging ITV to “bin” an upcoming storyline in its popular soap Emmerdale involving a couple who will abort a child because it has Down’s Syndrome.

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SPUC in Nottingham

16 November 2020

For this next instalment of the series where we hear from SPUC members across the UK, we have John from the SPUC Nottingham branch.

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SPUC, Nottingham

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Two-thirds of Canadians have concerns about the expansion of assisted dying

13 November 2020

An Angus Reid Institute Poll, published on 10 November, has revealed that a majority of Canadians have serious concerns about the expansion of assisted dying.

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No, treatment for an ectopic pregnancy is not an abortion

Grace Browne 13 November 2020

“If I left it any longer, I wouldn’t be here” said TV star Charlotte Crosby, as she bravely opened up about her ectopic pregnancy.

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“Miracle” premature baby Iris to celebrate first birthday

13 November 2020

Iris, born on 21 November 2019, is about to celebrate her first birthday with her parents at home. She was born prematurely at 28 weeks.

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“Little miracle” premature baby Sophia is “thriving” at 21 months

12 November 2020

Baby Sophia, born premature at 26 weeks, weighing just 1lb 10oz, has been described by her mother as a “little miracle”.

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Disabled Canadian Issues Warning About Assisted Dying Law

12 November 2020

Roger Foley, 45, speaking on Zoom from his hospital bed in London, Ontario, has warned Canadian MPs that the Medical Assistance in Dying Law (MAID), set to be introduced soon, will result in vulnerable persons such as himself being coerced into assisted dying.

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SPUC urges Down’s Syndrome Scotland to stand up for the right to life of unborn babies with Down’s syndrome

11 November 2020

SPUC is urging the charity Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS) to stand up for the right to life of unborn babies who are diagnosed with Down’s syndrome, following a statement by DSS Chief Executive that aborting babies with Down’s syndrome is “an individual’s choice”.

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South Korea set to allow abortion on demand up to 24 weeks

11 November 2020

The Ministry of Justice in South Korea has signalled that it plans to introduce a bill legalising abortion up to 24 weeks, establishing abortion on demand in the country.

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