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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

MPs vote on whether to end abortion ‘pills by post’ in England

Women protest showing signs saying abortion pills and abortion is essential
The end of the ‘pills by post’ experiment may lead to women breaking the law and risking criminal charges. Photograph: José Luis Magaña/AP

Women in England will only be able to access abortion tablets online illegally because ministers are ending the “pills by post” trial, MPs have been told before a crucial Commons vote on the scheme.

Medical groups, pro-choice campaigners and women’s organisations say the government’s decision to end the two-year experiment will lead to those seeking a termination breaking the law and risking criminal charges.

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