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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Shanti Das

Google adverts direct pregnant women to services run by UK anti-abortion groups

An advert for the Pregnancy Crisis Helpline, whose organisers hold anti-abortion views
An advert for the Pregnancy Crisis Helpline, whose organisers hold anti-abortion views. Photograph: Pregnancy Crisis Helpline

Women seeking online advice about abortions are being directed to pregnancy counselling services run by anti-abortion campaigners, an Observer investigation has found.

Google adverts that are styled to look like real search results and appear above genuine listings are routinely being shown to people searching key terms relating to pregnancy and abortion.

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