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Reverse Abortion Decriminalisation in England and Wales

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Background

We urge the UK Government to reverse abortion decriminalisation in England and Wales, voted by 379 MPs on 17 June 2025. Many believe this undermines life. Reinstate penalties under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act to protect unborn children.

Additional details

On 17 June 2025, MPs voted 379 to 137 to amend the Crime and Policing Bill, decriminalising abortion for women ending their own pregnancies in England and Wales. We believe this opposes public values and the sanctity of life. We call for restoring criminal penalties while keeping the Abortion Act 1967’s safeguards for legal abortions.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Southampton ItchenDarren Paffey
14
Sheffield South EastMr Clive Betts
7
Bridlington and The WoldsCharlie Dewhirst
6
Southampton TestSatvir Kaur
6
Leeds North WestKatie White
5
Brighton Kemptown and PeacehavenChris Ward
5
ColchesterPam Cox
5
SelbyKeir Mather
4
Oxford EastAnneliese Dodds
4
Sheffield HeeleyLouise Haigh
4
HarlowChris Vince
4
Cannock ChaseJosh Newbury
4
ClactonNigel Farage
4
PrestonSir Mark Hendrick
4
High PeakJon Pearce
4
Bicester and WoodstockCalum Miller
4
Bexhill and BattleDr Kieran Mullan
4
AshfieldLee Anderson
4
BroxbourneLewis Cocking
4
Blackley and Middleton SouthGraham Stringer
4

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 730690.