Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Abortion rights: What are the laws in the UK and what support does NHS offer?

Getty Images/iStockphoto

To the great fury, consternation and surprise of many around the world, millions of women in America lost their legal right to terminate a pregnancy on Friday.

The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade - the landmark decision that legalised abortion nationwide in 1973 - means over half of US states are expected to ban abortion or heavily restrict policies in the wake of the decision.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.