For most people in the UK, the world of anti-abortion activism is an unfamiliar domain, with many unaware of the extremity of views held by these campaigners. From linking abortion to satanism, to being opposed to sex and anti-birth control, to calling for abortions to be banned in cases of rape, the beliefs espoused by many anti-abortion activists are at loggerheads with wider societal attitudes.
After all, British social attitudes surveys demonstrate people of faith are almost as likely to believe women should have the right to choose an abortion as non-religious individuals. While a study, carried out by YouGov and MSI Reproductive Choices UK, previously found nine in 10 UK adults think women should be able to access abortion services in Britain and specifically identify as being “pro-choice”. In other words, the vast majority of Britons believe in a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body, even if they may be personally against abortions.
