Thea Griggs found out she was pregnant the day before her 21st birthday, in 2018. In the days that followed, she was unsure of what to do. She had just left a difficult relationship and did not have the financial means to raise a child. Eventually, she decided to get an abortion.
She booked an appointment with the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) in Bournemouth and was told of the different options before deciding to go ahead with the abortion. She was told she would be given one tablet, followed by a second a day or two later. After taking the first pill, she left the clinic and, to her shock, was met by six protesters. A woman approached her and handed her a leaflet. She ignored her and walked past. The group continued loudly praying. Some began to shout.
