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# SPUC

> Making Abortion Unthinkable


## Posts

- [Abortion up-to-birth defeated by ONE VOTE in the Republic of Ireland](https://spuc.org.uk/abortion-up-to-birth-defeated-by-one-vote-in-the-republic-of-ireland/): Ireland came within a single vote of a dramatic further expansion of abortion law this week that would have decriminalised abortion and removed key safeguards.
- [Scottish Government to be given power to authorise the use of “death row drugs” for assisted suicide](https://spuc.org.uk/scottish-government-to-be-given-power-to-authorise-the-use-of-death-row-drugs-for-assisted-suicide/): Labour Ministers have been accused of interfering in Scottish affairs and trying to bury bad news by making the announcement on the last day of Parliament before Christmas.
- [“God is merciful”: The foolish justification for the passage of two US assisted suicide bills in one week](https://spuc.org.uk/god-is-merciful-the-foolish-justification-for-the-passage-of-two-us-assisted-suicide-bills-in-one-week/): In the space of a single week, New York and Illinois have crossed a grave moral threshold to legalise assisted suicide.
- [European Parliament votes in favour of sovereignty-smashing cross-border abortion fund](https://spuc.org.uk/european-parliament-votes-in-favour-of-sovereignty-smashing-cross-border-abortion-fund/): Across the West the pro-abortion elite are grappling at straws, trying everything they can to enshrine abortion in law before the population turns against them.
- [Wes Streeting stunned into silence at the thought of introducing assisted suicide in England and Wales](https://spuc.org.uk/wes-streeting-stunned-into-silence-at-the-thought-of-introducing-assisted-suicide-in-england-and-wales/): The Health Secretary was left speechless after being asked to consider whether the introduction of assisted suicide in England and Wales would be safe.
- [Leaked report accuses the Government of secretly plotting the passage of assisted suicide](https://spuc.org.uk/leaked-report-accused-the-government-of-secretly-plotting-the-passage-of-assisted-suicide/): The leaked policy note has raised serious questions about the Government’s claimed neutrality on assisted suicide. 
- [Northern Irish abortion statistics released: the numbers are rising](https://spuc.org.uk/northern-irish-abortion-statistics-released-the-numbers-are-rising/): The Northern Irish Department for Health have released their annual abortion statistics and they show a consistent increase in elective abortions.
- [Police divided on Isabel Vaughan-Spruce’s fate](https://spuc.org.uk/police-divided-on-isabel-vaughan-spruces-fate/): Pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has lived under legal uncertainty for almost a year as the police and CPS continue to decide whether to charge her for silent prayer.
- [“Neutral” Government Allocates Extra Time for Assisted Suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/neutral-government-allocates-extra-time-for-assisted-suicide-bill/): In a dramatic turn of events, the battle over the legalisation of assisted suicide in England and Wales is now on course to continue until late April 2026.
- [Pro-life peers push back against the decriminalisation proposal in the Crime and Policing Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/pro-life-peers-push-back-against-the-decriminalisation-proposal-in-the-crime-and-policing-bill/): Together these amendments seek to protect both unborn children and vulnerable girls.
- [Prince Albert vetoes abortion in Monaco](https://spuc.org.uk/prince-albert-vetoes-abortion-in-monaco/): Prince Albert II of Monaco has declined to sign a bill passed by the National Council that would have legalised the provision of abortion in the Principality.
- [Slovenia says no to assisted suicide in referendum](https://spuc.org.uk/slovenia-says-no-to-assisted-suicide-in-referendum/): Turnout was just over 40 percent, and the “no” vote comfortably met the legal threshold for revoking legislation.
- [Rabid pro-death MP shows frustration at the scrutiny being given to the assisted suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/rabid-pro-death-mp-shows-frustration-at-the-scrutiny-being-given-to-the-assisted-suicide-bill/): Kit Malthouse has raised concerns that technical or procedural manoeuvres are being used in the House of Lords to block the assisted suicide Bill.
- [Use of American pregnancy resource centres has skyrocketed since the end of Roe](https://spuc.org.uk/use-of-american-pregnancy-resource-centres-has-skyrocketed-since-the-end-of-roe/): A new study has revealed a rise in the number of women turning to pregnancy resource centres in the aftermath of the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling.
- [Game of Thrones actress, Sophie Turner, calls for the assisted suicide Bill to be paused](https://spuc.org.uk/game-of-thrones-actress-sophie-turner-calls-for-the-assisted-suicide-bill-to-be-paused/): She warned that it could put people with eating disorders at grave risk.
- [Comprehensive abortion ban in South Carolina falters at the first hurdle](https://spuc.org.uk/comprehensive-abortion-ban-in-south-carolina-falters-at-the-first-hurdle/): The proposal has unexpectedly flopped, mainly due to the weakness of legislators who have long identified themselves as pro-life. 
- [Scottish Health Committee to seek UN advice on Assisted Suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/scottish-health-committee-to-seek-un-advice-on-assisted-suicide-bill/): The vast majority of amendments to the Bill have been uniformly dismissed.
- ['Expert Group' convened by Scottish Government calls for abortion up to birth](https://spuc.org.uk/expert-group-convened-by-scottish-government-calls-for-abortion-up-to-birth/): SPUC brands the report from the Scottish Abortion Law Review as “destructive” and “disastrous for the women and future generations of Scotland”.
- [Ministers dismiss concerns about ‘pills-by-post’ abortion](https://spuc.org.uk/ministers-dismiss-concerns-about-pills-by-post-abortion/): The government has strongly rejected calls to reinstate face-to-face requirements or otherwise restrict the pills-by-post policy.
- [New York Governor creates $1,800 baby bonus](https://spuc.org.uk/new-york-governor-creates-1800-baby-bonus/): The rising cost of living and plummeting birth rate has sent New York State into a panic.
- [German city of Regensburg backs down on buffer zone legislation](https://spuc.org.uk/german-city-of-regensburg-backs-down-on-buffer-zone-legislation/): In a significant victory for freedom of expression and the pro-life movement, the German city of Regensburg has withdrawn its restrictions on prayer vigils near abortion facilities.
- [Australian university scraps palliative care degree in wake of new assisted suicide law](https://spuc.org.uk/australian-university-scraps-palliative-care-degree-in-wake-of-new-assisted-suicide-law/): The University of Technology Sydney has proposed to discontinue three postgraduate courses in palliative care in the wake of new assisted suicide law.
- [Key takeaways from Week 3 of the Leadbeater Bill Committee Hearings](https://spuc.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-week-3-of-the-leadbeater-bill-committee-hearings/): Oral evidence to the Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill concluded last week. Again, the expert witnesses voiced a range of concerns they have with the Bill. Here are some highlights.
- [Scottish Health Committee Blocks Amendments on Palliative Care and Safeguards to Assisted Suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/scottish-health-committee-blocks-amendments-on-palliative-care-and-safeguards-to-assisted-suicide-bill/): Tuesday, 4 November saw Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill begin Stage 2 deliberations with crucial votes on safeguards, palliative care and the criteria for eligibility.
- [EU-funded abortion proposal passes its first stage](https://spuc.org.uk/eu-funded-abortion-proposal-passes-its-first-stage/): The proposal seeks to expand access to abortion across all EU member states and introduce EU-level funding to pay for it.
- [Faulty IVF test discards healthy embryos - but that’s not the whole story](https://spuc.org.uk/faulty-ivf-test-discards-healthy-embryos-but-thats-not-the-whole-story/): As pro-lifers, we need to be very clear: yes, it’s sad to think about healthy human embryos being discarded. But it is wrong to destroy any embryos, healthy or otherwise.
- [Company offers to make jewellery out of dead IVF victims](https://spuc.org.uk/company-offers-to-make-jewellery-out-of-dead-ivf-victims/): Parents who think donation “doesn’t feel right” can now wear a charm containing the embryo they destined for destruction.
- [Key takeaways from Week 2 of the Leadbeater Bill Committee Hearing](https://spuc.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-week-2-of-the-leadbeater-bill-committee-hearing/): The Select Committee hearing evidence about the Terminally Ill Adults Bill met again last week. Again, the expert witnesses drew out multiple problems with the Bill. Here are some highlights.
- [Huge abortion-up-to-birth campaign launched in Scotland](https://spuc.org.uk/huge-abortion-up-to-birth-campaign-launched-in-scotland/): A coalition of charities and campaign groups have launched a new national initiative calling for the complete decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland.
- [Scottish Green MSP ridiculed for his assisted suicide buffer zone proposal](https://spuc.org.uk/scottish-green-msp-ridiculed-for-his-assisted-suicide-buffer-zone-proposal/): Patrick Harvie MSP, has proposed what critics describe as “totalitarian” plans to introduce abortion clinic-style buffer zones around locations where assisted suicide could take place.
- [Mel Gibson under fire for casting a pro-abortion actress to play the Virgin Mary](https://spuc.org.uk/mel-gibson-under-fire-for-casting-a-pro-abortion-actress-to-play-the-virgin-mary/): The sequel to The Passion of the Christ - The Resurrection of the Christ - is currently being filmed in Rome.
- [Would-be Trump assassin asks to be imprisoned in a state with assisted suicide](https://spuc.org.uk/would-be-trump-assassin-asks-to-be-imprisoned-in-a-state-with-assisted-suicide/): Routh described himself as a “constant failure” and expressed a wish to be placed in a prison that allows what he called “medical aid in dying”.
- [May McGee, face of the Irish contraception row, dies in Dublin](https://spuc.org.uk/may-mcgee-face-of-the-irish-contraception-row-dies-in-dublin/): McGee's legal challenge in the 1970s led to the legalisation of contraceptives, a big hit in the country once defined by its Catholic moral code.
- [The morning-after pill made free in English pharmacies](https://spuc.org.uk/the-morning-after-pill-made-free-in-english-pharmacies/): The NHS has announced that the morning-after pill will now be available free of charge in almost every English pharmacy.
- [Carole-Anne’s surrogacy tale of deception and heartbreak](https://spuc.org.uk/carole-annes-surrogacy-tale-of-deception-and-heartbreak/): Carole-Anne realises now that she was deceived from the beginning and about almost every aspect of the agreement she thought she was entering into.
- [A beautiful death? Inside the Conservative Party Conference Assisted Suicide Panel](https://spuc.org.uk/a-beautiful-death-inside-the-conservative-party-conference-assisted-suicide-panel/): Venturing down 'enemy territory lane' and attending the Dignity in Dying (DiD) panel fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference.
- [Dr. Death and the disturbing normalisation of euthanasia](https://spuc.org.uk/dr-death-and-the-disturbing-normalisation-of-euthanasia/): More than seventy people gathered recently to hear Dr Philip Nitschke speak about the methods and mechanics of suicide.
- [Key takeaways from expert evidence to Leadbeater Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-expert-evidence-to-leadbeater-bill/): Over the last two days, a special select committee in the House of Lords has been hearing oral evidence from expert witnesses on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. 
- [Mother left begging the NHS for answers after premature daughter dies](https://spuc.org.uk/mother-left-begging-the-nhs-for-answers-after-premature-daughter-dies/): A grieving mother has spoken of her anguish after being left alone to deliver her premature baby, who died three months later, and says she fears she will never receive the answers she needs. 
- [Irish Social Democrats call for the removal of the promised three-day abortion waiting period](https://spuc.org.uk/irish-social-democrats-call-for-the-removal-of-the-promised-three-day-abortion-waiting-period/): The waiting period was presented during the referendum campaign as a key restriction designed to balance access to abortion with protections for unborn children.
- [Donald Trump claims IVF is pro-life, despite the deadly trail it leaves](https://spuc.org.uk/donald-trump-claims-ivf-is-pro-life-despite-the-deadly-trail-it-leaves/): Donald Trump’s latest policy pledge to make IVF cheaper and more widely available has exposed a deep divide within the conservative movement.
- [Modern feminism “radicalises our society”: Internal row erupts in the Luxembourg abortion debate](https://spuc.org.uk/modern-feminism-radicalises-our-society-internal-row-erupts-in-the-luxembourg-abortion-debate/): Across Europe, the new movement to codify abortion is often framed as a progressive milestone, yet it only seems to have closed down meaningful discussion.
- [Two peers attempt to halt abortion up-to-birth](https://spuc.org.uk/two-peers-attempt-to-halt-abortion-up-to-birth/): They seek to overturn a clause that would make it legal for women to perform their own abortions for any reason, even up to the moment of birth, and to ensure that no abortion takes place at home without an in-person consultation with a medical professional.
- [Disabled peers overlooked in House of Lords committee](https://spuc.org.uk/disabled-peers-overlooked-in-house-of-lords-committee/): The absence of disabled peers has sparked strong criticism from disability rights groups and opponents of the bill, who argue that those most affected by assisted dying laws are being side-lined from the decision-making process.
- [Daisy Cooper goes on incensed rant after Nigel Farage meets with pro-life organisation](https://spuc.org.uk/daisy-cooper-goes-on-incensed-rant-after-nigel-farage-meets-with-pro-life-organisation/): Cooper’s response has been theatrical, portraying a routine political conversation as something sinister.
- [Peers condemn abortion up to birth amendment as Government confirms free vote](https://spuc.org.uk/peers-condemn-abortion-up-to-birth-amendment-as-government-confirms-free-vote/): Despite the Bill containing more than 200 clauses, debate on Tuesday was dominated by this single, controversial measure – which was not part of the original Bill.
- [IVG: where science gets sinister](https://spuc.org.uk/ivg-where-science-gets-sinister/): IVG is an example of curious scientists exploring what can be done. However, just because something can be done does not mean that it should be done.
- [Queensland assisted suicide deaths surge nearly 40%](https://spuc.org.uk/queensland-assisted-suicide-deaths-surge-nearly-40/): The number of people dying by euthanasia and assisted suicide in Queensland continues to rise sharply, with new figures showing 1,072 deaths under the state’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law between July 2024 and June 2025.
- [Spain continues her abortion rampage, blacklisting pro-life doctors](https://spuc.org.uk/spain-continues-her-abortion-rampage-blacklisting-pro-life-doctors/): Spain’s socialist government is doubling down on its abortion agenda.
- [Abusive boyfriend kills partner for refusing an abortion, the Old Bailey has heard](https://spuc.org.uk/abusive-boyfriend-kills-partner-for-refusing-an-abortion-the-old-bailey-has-heard/): A controlling and violent boyfriend stabbed his pregnant girlfriend to death after she refused to abort their unborn child, the Old Bailey has heard.
- [54,000 hospital admissions as a result of pills-by-post](https://spuc.org.uk/54000-hospital-admissions-as-a-result-of-pills-by-post/): 1 in 17 women who manage their abortion at home require hospital care for incomplete abortions or other serious side-effects.
- [UN report calls for the worldwide criminalisation of surrogacy](https://spuc.org.uk/un-report-calls-for-the-worldwide-criminalisation-of-surrogacy/): The practice has been condemned as a form of exploitation that inflicts serious harm on women and children.
- [Is abortion a poverty issue?](https://spuc.org.uk/is-abortion-a-poverty-issue/): Why do women have abortions?  A lack of money is often claimed to be the reason that most women choose abortion. However, a new paper finds that the link between poverty and abortion is not so simple.
- [SPUC Supporters Descend on Holyrood to Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/spuc-supporters-descend-on-holyrood-to-oppose-assisted-suicide-bill/): Supporters travelled from across the country to make their voices heard at Holyrood.
- [Five words that can change the conversation on abortion](https://spuc.org.uk/five-words-that-can-change-the-conversation-on-abortion/): Words have power. They can wound or heal, divide or unite. The way we talk about life can make the difference between despair and hope, between someone shutting down or leaning in.
- [European Commission considers cross-border abortion fund](https://spuc.org.uk/european-commission-considers-cross-border-abortion-fund/): The fund would financially aid women to access abortion in countries where the procedure is legal, when it is prohibited in their own.
- [Activist academics call for pills-by-post expansion](https://spuc.org.uk/activist-academics-call-for-pills-by-post-expansion/): They call for abortion law across the UK to be amended in line with World Health Organisation guidance, which supports at-home medical abortions up to 12 weeks.
- [Hard-left Spanish coalition wants to codify abortion in the constitution](https://spuc.org.uk/hard-left-spanish-coalition-wants-to-codify-abortion-in-the-constitution/): Prime minister Pedro Sánchez framed the proposal as a defence of “reproductive freedom” in the face of what he described as a global rollback of women’s rights.
- [The Slovak parliament passes law banning commercial surrogacy and same-sex adoption](https://spuc.org.uk/the-slovak-parliament-passes-law-banning-commercial-surrogacy-and-same-sex-adoption/): Prime Minister Robert Fico, who introduced the reforms earlier this year, explained that he drew inspiration from US President Donald Trump in advancing these measures.
- [South Carolina abortion ban creates deep rift in the pro-life movement](https://spuc.org.uk/south-carolina-abortion-ban-creates-deep-rift-in-the-pro-life-movement/): Is the biggest enemy to the pro-life movement itself?
- [Pope Leo XIV ignites row after equating abortion, capital punishment, and deportations](https://spuc.org.uk/pope-leo-xiv-ignites-row-after-equating-abortion-capital-punishment-and-deportations/): The Chicago-born Pope urged consistency within the pro-life movement, insisting that to be truly pro-life is to hold a position that rejects abortion while also opposing the death penalty and the mistreatment of migrants.
- [“Motherless babies”: Pioneering or just plain evil?](https://spuc.org.uk/motherless-babies-pioneering-or-just-plain-evil/): For centuries, women have borne the irreplaceable role of bearing and nurturing life.
- [Abortions down for the first time since the end of Roe](https://spuc.org.uk/abortions-down-for-the-first-time-since-the-end-of-roe/): Declining numbers suggest that more women are finding alternatives to abortion, whether through practical support, the courage to continue their pregnancy, or the increasing visibility of the pro-life message.
- [Pro-life legislation in Iran leads to increase in Down Syndrome births](https://spuc.org.uk/pro-life-legislation-in-iran-leads-to-increase-in-down-syndrome-births/): The law was passed to encourage larger families at a time when population growth had fallen to a mere 0.7 per cent.
- [Glaswegian grandmother arrested (again) for breaching buffer zone legislation](https://spuc.org.uk/glaswegian-grandmother-arrested-again-for-breaching-buffer-zone-legislation/): Rose Docherty has been arrested for a second time after standing quietly outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with a placard offering conversation.
- [Holocaust survivor, 96, ends life in Swiss suicide clinic](https://spuc.org.uk/holocaust-survivor-96-ends-life-in-swiss-suicide-clinic/): A Polish-born actress who escaped a Nazi ghetto as a child died last weekend in Switzerland.
- [Peers Call For Further Evidence On Shambolic Assisted Suicide Bill](https://spuc.org.uk/peers-call-for-further-evidence-on-shambolic-assisted-suicide-bill/): After two days of intense debate with roughly 160 speakers, the consensus in the House of Lords is that the Leadbeater Bill cannot be passed in its current state.
- [Peers warn assisted dying Bill is merely the first step towards much broader liberalisation](https://spuc.org.uk/peers-warn-assisted-dying-bill-is-merely-the-first-step-towards-much-broader-liberalisation/): After a debate last week that threatened to derail the passage of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, the sponsors of the controversial legislation will be hoping for a better outcome this Friday as Peers gather for the second day of the crucial debate.
- [Pick your own perfect baby: the lure of commercial eugenics](https://spuc.org.uk/pick-your-own-perfect-baby-the-lure-of-commercial-eugenics/): Are we poised to turn science fiction into reality? The evil ‘science’ of eugenics has recently reared its ugly head in a particularly troubling way.
- [Stop the Tragedy: Assisted Suicide is No Answer for Eating Disorders](https://spuc.org.uk/stop-the-tragedy-assisted-suicide-is-no-answer-for-eating-disorders/): In a disturbing trend that must be challenged, Representative Riley M. Moore (R-WV) has introduced an amendment calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate reports that some doctors may be prescribing assisted suicide to individuals suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia. The House Appropriations Committee has passed this amendment, citing concern over “the potential practice of referring, counselling, prescribing, or administering assisted suicide to individuals suffering from chronic mental-health conditions, including anorexia and other eating disorders.” This practice is nothing short of a moral tragedy. When someone with an eating disorder is encouraged toward assisted […]
- [Concerns grow over social platforms removing abortion-related content](https://spuc.org.uk/concerns-grow-over-social-platforms-removing-abortion-related-content/): Recent reports have uncovered a worrying trend: social media platforms such as Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and even LinkedIn are removing abortion-related content, even when that content is purely informational. According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), clinics, individuals and advocacy groups in the United States and Latin America have had posts taken down, accounts suspended, or content flagged, often without clear explanation. From a pro-life standpoint, these takedowns are deeply troubling. One core objective of the pro-life movement is not only to protect the unborn, but also to foster a culture of truth, compassion and informed conscience. Free discussion, […]
- [New California Law Conceals Identities on Abortion Pill Labels](https://spuc.org.uk/new-california-law-conceals-identities-on-abortion-pill-labels/): California’s recent legislation, allowing doctors, pharmacists, and patients to omit their names from mailed abortion-pill prescriptions,  represents yet another alarming expansion of the abortion industry’s grip, and raises serious ethical, legal, and moral concerns. For SPUC, this move is not merely a matter of privacy or “choice,” but part of a broader pattern of dismantling protections for the unborn in favour of unrestricted abortion access. SPUC maintains that human life begins at conception, and that each unborn child deserves full legal protection. In this view, the state has a duty to ensure that abortion is not made easier or more […]
- [When Hospices Face Crisis, So Do the Vulnerable](https://spuc.org.uk/when-hospices-face-crisis-so-do-the-vulnerable/): Hospice UK has issued a stark warning: many hospices are already “on the brink,” with surging costs, rising demand, and financial uncertainty threatening core services just as debates about assisted dying gain momentum. Two in every five hospices are planning cutbacks this year even before assisted dying becomes law. These revelations are deeply troubling. The push to legalise assisted dying may seem, to some, to offer compassion and autonomy for those facing terminal illness. Yet when hospices, the bedrock of end-of-life care , are underfunded and facing closure or cutbacks, the real victims are often those with the greatest need: […]
- [WHO’s Proposed Guidelines Threaten Conscience](https://spuc.org.uk/whos-proposed-guidelines-threaten-conscience/): Image (Left) – Wikipedia Commons -WHO logo The recent LifeNews report, citing research by C-Fam (Centre for Family and Human Rights), suggests that the World Health Organization (WHO) is pressing ahead with new guidelines which could compel doctors and nurses to perform abortions, even if doing so conflicts with their moral or religious convictions. From a pro-life standpoint, this is not just troubling, it is a grave assault on the fundamental rights of conscience that must be vigorously opposed. Conscience, that deep moral conviction that guides what individuals believe is right or wrong, is a bedrock civil liberty. Healthcare workers […]
- [Lords oppose assisted suicide bill by two to one](https://spuc.org.uk/lords-oppose-assisted-suicide-bill-by-two-to-one/): The future of the Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill seems uncertain, as Peer after Peer stood up to oppose it on the first day of debate in the House of Lords.
- [Safeguards Can’t Save Lives: The Pro-Life Case Against Assisted Dying](https://spuc.org.uk/safeguards-cant-save-lives-the-pro-life-case-against-assisted-dying/): A recent Lifeway Research survey reveals that 51% of Americans now believe that a terminally ill person should be able to ask a doctor to help end their life. While support for physician-assisted suicide is growing in some quarters, organisations like the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) are clear that this trend undermines the intrinsic value of every human life and poses grave risks to vulnerable people. SPUC’s core philosophy is that every life counts,  from conception to natural death,  and that the law, medical ethics, and public policy should defend the inviolability of human dignity. From […]
- [Houston Midwife Indicted on 15 Felonies: A Stark Reminder of Why Abortion Must Be Resisted](https://spuc.org.uk/houston-midwife-indicted-on-15-felonies-a-stark-reminder-of-why-abortion-must-be-resisted/): In a development that underscores the pro-life case for protecting both women and unborn children, Texas authorities have charged a midwife, Maria Rojas, with 15 felony counts for allegedly performing illegal abortions and practising medicine without a licence. The case should galvanise supporters of life in their ongoing mission to defend the most vulnerable. According to the indictment, Maria Rojas is accused of three counts of performing illegal abortions and twelve counts of practising medicine without a licence. She is alleged to have given abortion pills to a woman known as “E.G.” and performed an abortion on another, “N.M.,” in […]
- [The Dignity of Life Must Not Be Undermined by Social Hardship](https://spuc.org.uk/the-dignity-of-life-must-not-be-undermined-by-social-hardship/): The disturbing remarks made by Canadian physician Dr. Ellen Wiebe, suggesting that inadequate housing may justify seeking euthanasia, strike at the heart of what it means to uphold the sanctity of life. From a pro-life standpoint, such reasoning dangerously conflates social adversity with irremediable suffering, reducing vulnerable individuals to decisions born of desperation rather than dignity. SPUC have long warned of the slippery slope inherent in legalised assisted dying and has documented how Canada’s MAiD program has expanded far beyond its original confines and increasingly comes to account for a significant proportion of all deaths, approximately 4.7% in 2023. Crucially, […]
- [Standing for Life: Speak Out Ahead of Lords Debate on Assisted Suicide](https://spuc.org.uk/standing-for-life-speak-out-ahead-of-lords-debate-on-assisted-suicide/): Photo: Wikipedia Commons: House of Lords chamber, Palace of Westminster, London With the House of Commons having narrowly backed assisted suicide in June, the campaign to preserve society’s commitment to life now shifts to the House of Lords. SPUC has promptly responded, calling on supporters to write to peers ahead of the upcoming debate on the proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. SPUC urges that every life, even those at the threshold of death, deserves respect and protection. The Bill, introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP, seeks to legalise medically assisted suicide for terminally ill, mentally competent adults expected […]
- [Cancer Survivor Defies Odds by 25 Years: Pro-Life Advocates Call for Compassion, Not Assisted Death](https://spuc.org.uk/cancer-survivor-defies-odds-by-25-years-pro-life-advocates-call-for-compassion-not-assisted-death/): At age 80, Mike Soper, a former county cricket chairman, is living proof of the resilience of the human spirit. Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer at age 55 and told he had just three months to live, he is now marking 25 years beyond that prognosis, a powerful testament to hope, faith, and medical progress. Soper recalled the sheer shock of being told of his imminent demise shortly after retirement. Yet through a stroke of fortune, drawing upon his cricket connections, a top prostate cancer expert intervened. That treatment extended his lifespan dramatically, and today he continues on a clinical […]
- [Leading Paralympian accused of being "responsible for people dying in pain"](https://spuc.org.uk/leading-paralympian-accused-of-being-responsible-for-people-dying-in-pain/): Image (Right) – Wikipedia Commons: Baroness Grey-Thompson The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently under debate in the UK House of Lords has sparked a heated moral debate over assisted dying. SPUC continues to stand resolutely against any legislation that legalises ending life, recognising the immense danger it poses to society’s most vulnerable. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, crossbench peer, Paralympic legend, and disability rights advocate, voices this concern with personal gravitas. She has reported receiving abusive emails accusing her of being “responsible for people dying in pain” simply because she opposes the assisted dying bill. The vitriol she’s received […]
- [John Swinney: Assisted Suicide poses an “insurmountable risk to disabled peoples’ equality and human rights”](https://spuc.org.uk/assisted-suicide-in-scotland-a-discriminatory-proposal-that-puts-the-vulnerable-at-risk/): Image: (left) Wikipedia Commons : (John Swinney – First Minister (53720492021)) Scotland finds itself at a critical moral crossroads as MSP Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill advances through Holyrood. The Bill would permit terminally ill adults with mental capacity, after being residents for at least twelve months, to receive medical assistance to end their lives. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has called this legislation “discriminatory,” warning that it poses an “insurmountable risk to disabled peoples’ equality and human rights” SPUC stands firm in opposing this dangerous trajectory. Deeply concerned by the Bill’s progress at Stage […]
- [Texas Advances Landmark Pro-Life Measure Allowing Citizens to Sue Abortion Pill Providers](https://spuc.org.uk/texas-advances-landmark-pro-life-measure-allowing-citizens-to-sue-abortion-pill-providers/): On September 3, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 7, a sweeping pro-life reform that empowers private citizens to file lawsuits against individuals or entities that manufacture, distribute, or mail abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone or misoprostol, into Texas. Under the new law, plaintiffs may seek civil damages of up to $100,000, with the full award available to the pregnant woman, the man who impregnated her, or close relatives; others may receive $10,000, with the remainder directed to charity. Pro‑life advocates hailed the bill as a powerful tool to curb the unchecked spread of medication abortion. A spokesperson for […]
- [Church-Run Hospices Face Existential Threat if Assisted Suicide Bill Passes](https://spuc.org.uk/church-run-hospices-face-existential-threat-if-assisted-suicide-bill-passes/): Pro‑life campaigners are sounding the alarm as the UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill edges toward its second reading in the House of Lords on 12 September, warning it poses a grave threat to church‑run hospices and care homes. Archbishop John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, urged Catholics to contact peers in the Lords to oppose the legislation, saying there is “a real danger that some care homes and hospices may be forced to significantly limit or even fully withdraw their services” if the bill becomes law. He further […]
- [Jersey’s Assisted-Dying Bill: A Troubling Turning of the Tide](https://spuc.org.uk/jerseys-assisted-dying-bill-a-troubling-turning-of-the-tide/): Jersey is poised to become the second jurisdiction in the British Isles, after the Isle of Man, to legalise assisted dying, following the publication of a draft law this September. The proposed legislation would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults to access medical assistance to end their lives, with life expectancy thresholds of less than six months (or 12 months for neurodegenerative conditions) and subject to an 18‑month implementation period, potentially bringing the law into force by mid‑2027. Such developments raise pressing ethical and societal concerns. SPUC has long argued that assisted suicide, however carefully guarded, represents a dangerous breach […]
- [Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP: A Call to Protect Life](https://spuc.org.uk/pam-duncan-glancy-msp-a-call-to-protect-life/): Image: left – Wikipedia Commons – Pam Duncan‑Glancy In a powerful contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding assisted dying, MSP Pam Duncan‑Glancy reminds us of the human spirit’s enduring capacity for meaning, even when speech, movement, or breath come into question. As she eloquently declares: “I’m 43 years old… I can speak but I can’t do much else for myself… I wouldn’t rather be dead” This poignant declaration underlines an urgent truth: the value of life is not contingent on physical autonomy. Duncan‑Glancy’s call to “legislate to assist people to live,” rather than to assist them to die, resonates deeply […]
- [“Assisted dying in practice”: the grave implications for healthcare in the UK](https://spuc.org.uk/assisted-dying-in-practice-the-grave-implications-for-healthcare-in-the-uk/): The legalisation of assisted suicide carries a far greater cost, both emotionally and financially, than its supporters in the UK are prepared to admit. That fact becomes inescapable when the evidence presented in a major new report is taken into account. Although the authors of the report insist that they are neutral on the principle, their detailed examination of assisted dying laws across Europe, North America, New Zealand and Australia reveals the profound impact such laws have had on the healthcare systems across 15 jurisdictions. Based on a mixed-methods study conducted between October 2024 and July 2025, the 120-page report […]
- [Northern Ireland’s Buffer Zones Undermine Pro-Life Voices and Free Speech](https://spuc.org.uk/northern-irelands-buffer-zones-undermine-pro-life-voices-and-free-speech/): A pressing legal development in Northern Ireland, namely, a deputy County Court judge’s decision on September 2, 2025, to reconsider the Supreme Court’s prior judgment affirming the legality of abortion “safe access” or buffer zones, warrants serious concern from a pro‑life standpoint. These zones, designed to shield abortion clinics from protest, raise troubling questions around freedom of speech, conscience, and religion. SPUC has been a vocal opponent of these buffer zones. It emphasises that such restrictions not only impede peaceful, prayerful outreach, but also discriminate against organisations motivated by compassion and respect for unborn life. Criminalising prayer, even silent prayer, […]
- [The Dark Reality Behind Switzerland’s First ‘Suicide Pod’ Death](https://spuc.org.uk/the-dark-reality-behind-switzerlands-first-suicide-pod-death/): Image: Wikipedia Commons – Sarco Pod The disturbing death of a 64-year-old American woman in Switzerland has cast a dark shadow over the use of so-called “suicide pods.” Far from providing a peaceful and painless end, her passing has raised alarming questions that strike at the heart of the euthanasia debate. According to reports, the woman was found dead after activating the nitrogen-based Sacro pod. Post-mortem examinations revealed unexplained strangulation marks on her neck. Even more unsettling, witnesses described violent convulsions within minutes of the machine being switched on, contradicting claims of a serene and dignified death. The case highlights […]
- [Pro-Life Advocates Warn Assisted Suicide Bill Threatens Hospices and Undermines Care](https://spuc.org.uk/pro-life-advocates-warn-assisted-suicide-bill-threatens-hospices-and-undermines-care/): Left image – Wikimedia Commons: Bishop John Sherrington A powerful statement from Archbishop John Sherrington has reignited pro-life concerns over the UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, currently under debate in the House of Lords. The Archbishop, lead bishop for life issues, warns the legislation could severely compromise the mission and viability of care homes and hospices across England and Wales. Archbishop Sherrington and Catholic leadership maintain the bill contains fundamental flaws. It introduces a path to legal assistance in death, but lacks sufficient protection for healthcare institutions and workers with conscientious objections, threatening deeply held moral convictions. […]
- [21 year old, arrested after hiding dead newborn baby](https://spuc.org.uk/21-year-old-arrested-after-hiding-dead-newborn-baby/): A distressing incident involving a 21-year-old beauty queen and university cheerleader has brought renewed attention to the urgent need for compassionate support systems instead of silence and concealment. According to a report published today, Laken Snelling, a student at the University of Kentucky, has been arrested for allegedly giving birth in secret and hiding her newborn in a closet, wrapped in a towel and placed in a trash bag. She now faces charges including abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing a birth. According to local authorities, the infant was found unresponsive, prompting an investigation that revealed the […]
- [Britain at a Demographic Crossroads as Fertility Hits Record Low](https://spuc.org.uk/britain-at-a-demographic-crossroads-as-fertility-hits-record-low/): The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the total fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to 1.41 children per woman in 2024, a historic low since records began in 1938, down from 1.42 in 2023. Scotland, too, has recorded its lowest rate in nearly 170 years at 1.25 children per woman. Key drivers include rising economic pressures, high housing costs, childcare expenses, and job instability, together with delayed parenthood. The average age of mothers and fathers has risen to 31 and 33.9 years, respectively. Despite a modest uptick in live births, this did […]
- [Illinois Man Charged After Allegedly Drugging Pregnant Partner](https://spuc.org.uk/illinois-man-charged-after-allegedly-drugging-pregnant-partner/): In a deeply disturbing case that shines a light on the sanctity and protection of unborn life, 31-year-old Emerson Evans of Normal, Illinois, has been charged with two counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child after reportedly giving abortion-inducing medication to his pregnant partner without her knowledge or consent. Bloomington police were summoned to a residence on Friday evening, where they found the woman in distress in her bathroom, visibly upset and suffering a medical emergency. She later told authorities she believed Evans had secretly administered abortion pills, mifepristone, causing a miscarriage. This charge holds gravity akin to first-degree […]
- [Canada’s Euthanasia Rate Reaches 5% of Deaths](https://spuc.org.uk/canadas-euthanasia-rate-reaches-5-of-deaths/): A chilling milestone: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Canada’s legalised form of euthanasia, now accounts for one in every twenty deaths in the country, a sobering development that has drawn concern from pro-life groups worldwide. Implemented less than a decade ago, MAID was originally intended for those whose deaths were “reasonably foreseeable” and near. But eligibility has steadily expanded, and today the practice outpaces causes such as Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. In 2023 alone, 15,343 Canadians ended their lives through MAID, representing 4.7% of all deaths. These figures underscore a deeply worrying cultural shift. SPUC condemns MAID as the erosion […]
- [One-Third of Gen Z “Never Born”](https://spuc.org.uk/one-third-of-gen-z-never-born/): According to a striking new report, abortion has claimed nearly one-third of Generation Z, resulting in a cultural and demographic void too large to ignore. Analysts estimate that globally between 1997 and 2012, years considered the birth period for Gen Z, some 800 to 900 million unborn children were lost to abortion. In the United States alone, that staggering figure includes approximately 26 million unborn Gen-Z children, a near-one-third share of the generation.  Pro-life advocates describe these missing lives as an “unseen wound” in families and society. Catherine Hadro, a pro-life commentator cited in the report, emphasized that those lost […]
- [UN Expert Condemns Surrogacy as Exploitative, Calls for Global Ban](https://spuc.org.uk/un-expert-condemns-surrogacy-as-exploitative-calls-for-global-ban/): In a powerful and timely intervention, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, has formally called upon the international community to ban surrogacy in all its forms. Her report, set to be presented at the UN General Assembly in October, spotlights the practice’s inherent injustices, the exploitation of vulnerable women and the commodification of children. Drawing on input from 120 global submissions, including contributions from UK women’s rights groups and consultations with surrogate mothers, Alsalem’s findings are chilling. The global surrogacy industry was valued at nearly $15 billion in 2023 and could swell to […]
- [Men Sue Over Partner Abortions in Groundbreaking U.S. Lawsuits](https://spuc.org.uk/men-sue-over-partner-abortions-in-groundbreaking-u-s-lawsuits/): In newly emerging legal cases within the pro-life movement, men across Texas are filing wrongful-death lawsuits on behalf of unborn children after their partners obtained abortions, marking a significant escalation in efforts to hold abortion providers accountable. These lawsuits, spearheaded by pro-life attorneys, aim to challenge mail-order abortion pill providers. One notable case involves Jerry Rodriguez, who sued California-based Dr. Remy Coeytaux, alleging that she mailed abortion pills used by his girlfriend in two pregnancies. Rodriguez argues the medication contributed to the deaths of his unborn children, seeking both damages exceeding $75,000 and a nationwide injunction to bar further mail-order […]
- [US Warns UK Over Erosion of Free Speech](https://spuc.org.uk/us-warns-uk-over-erosion-of-free-speech/): The US State Department has issued a stark warning to the UK, raising serious concerns about creeping restrictions on free speech, particularly amid reports that even silent prayer near abortion clinics is being criminalised. The department’s latest Human Rights Report notes a decline in freedom of expression across Britain in 2024, calling attention to the UK’s buffer-zone laws around abortion facilities. These laws, it notes, can penalise even silent prayer or expressions of conscience within restricted areas. As one example, it mentions the case of army veteran Adam Smith-Connor, convicted and fined £9,000 for silently praying near a Bournemouth clinic, […]
- [Crown Drops First Buffer Zone Prosecution in Scotland](https://spuc.org.uk/crown-drops-first-buffer-zone-prosecution-in-scotland/): A 75-year-old grandmother and long-time pro-life advocate has been cleared of all charges after becoming the first person arrested under Scotland’s controversial “buffer zone” legislation. Rose Docherty was detained in February while standing outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, holding a sign that read: “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want.” Her peaceful presence was deemed to breach the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act, introduced last year to prohibit any activity considered capable of influencing women seeking abortions within 200 metres of clinics. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has […]
- [Project Truth Pod holds its first public outreach stall in Warrington](https://spuc.org.uk/project-truth-pod-holds-its-first-public-outreach-stall-in-warrington/): The Warrington Project Truth Pod held its first public outreach stall in Warrington Town Centre on Saturday, August 9th, marking a significant milestone for the pro-life initiative. According to an SPUC spokesperson, the day was “a celebration of taking our message directly into the community—sharing crucial information about current abortion laws in this country, as well as facts, figures, and images showing the development of the human person in the womb.” This was also the first Project Truth stall to be held in England. “That made it a double celebration,” the spokesperson added. “It represents the expansion of our outreach […]

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- [Leave a Gift in Your Will](https://spuc.org.uk/donate/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/): Leave a legacy of hope, support SPUC’s lifelong commitment to protecting life. Every gift, big or small, helps SPUC defend and advocate for life, ensuring our mission continues for generations to come. Do you believe that every human being has the right to life? Leaving a gift to SPUC allows you to invest in a future where life is valued, respected and defended. You will support SPUC in providing life-saving support to those most vulnerable in society and inspire future generations to be strong defenders of life. How Can You Gift SPUC in Your Will? 1 List your assets and […]
- [Donate](https://spuc.org.uk/donate/): Why Donate to SPUC? 746 babies are aborted everyday in the UK You can help reduce this number by funding our support for women initiatives, political campaigns and education and outreach programmes. 10 million unborn lives lost since 1967 Every penny raised by SPUC contributes towards saving lives and promoting a culture of life from conception to natural end. 1 in 4 pregnancies in the UK end in abortion Statistics from 2022 UK government reports on abortions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (272,320 total abortions). Your contributions make a lasting impact across our core initiatives Learn more about […]
- [News](https://spuc.org.uk/news/): Top Story TRENDING STORIES Connect with us on social media Follow us for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes content and the latest on key pro-life issues. PRESS RELEASES More Press Releases Abortion Stay Informed Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and keep up to date More Abortion Stories Heartbeat Heart to Heart Visit SPUC TV End of life More End of Life Stories OPINION More Opinion Pieces Inspiring Stories More Inspiring Stories EDUCATION More Education Stories International More International Stories
- [Resources](https://spuc.org.uk/support-hub/resources/): We are here to inform, educate and equip you with the resources you need on all pro-life matters. What resources can we offer you? On this page you will find a variety of valuable resources including educational materials, research documents, guides on how to effectively engage with your MP, medical professionals and more. Quick Links 50 Questions People Ask About Abortion Where does SPUC stand on key life issues? Abortion and Women’s Health Research Guide on writing to your MP Briefings for Parliamentarian & Consultation Responses Abortion Q&A 50 Questions People Ask About Abortion Where do we stand on key […]
- [Alma Mater](https://spuc.org.uk/support-hub/alma-mater/): Pregnancy doesn’t have to be the end of an academic journey.With the right support, a woman can achieve the best for herself and her child. What is the Alma Mater Fund? The Alma Mater Fund provides financial grants to pregnant students facing difficulties at universities across the UK. The core mission of Alma Mater is to support pregnant students in pursuing their academic and personal goals. Through the work of the initiative, the Alma Mater Fund coordinator can also direct students to further sources of support and advice. Are you pregnant and concerned about finising your degree? The Alma Mater […]
- [Support Hub](https://spuc.org.uk/support-hub/): Find the right support for you Our Support Hub at SPUC is your go-to resource for compassionate assistance and guidance through life’s challenges Whether you’re navigating an unexpected or crisis pregnancy, seeking post-abortion care, looking for guidance on your medical rights, or looking for family resources, you’ll find compassionate support here. Through our care initiatives, we offer a range of helpful resources, and if we can’t assist you directly, we’re committed to connecting you with someone who can. We’re here to stand by you every step of the way, ensuring you have the support you need. Support for Women The […]
- [Project Truth](https://spuc.org.uk/get-involved/project-truth/): Project Truth is the UK’s largest pro-life youth outreach initiative. For over 10 years we have brought young people together to take the pro-life message to the streets of the UK, one city at a time. We engage the public on abortion issues and share information about unborn human development, crisis pregnancy centres and post-abortion care services. Donate to Project Truth Changing Hearts and Minds One Conversation at a Time How We Work All of the young people involved in Project Truth believe in the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception and feel called to stand […]
- [Get Involved](https://spuc.org.uk/get-involved/): Explore the many ways you can get involved with SPUC and make a difference. Every action helps spread the culture of life, promoting hope, dignity, and support for the most vulnerable. Campaigns CAMPAIGN WITH US SPUC Campaigns focus on grassroots advocacy, ensuring that the right to life is defended from conception until natural death. From emailing your local MP to delivering petitions to the Prime Minister, there is a place for you in our campaigns Advocate for the unborn in parliament Inform and Educate the Public Spread a culture of life Learn More Campaigns WRITE TO YOUR MP Grassroots lobbying […]
- [Our Branches](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/our-branches/): Our Network SPUC is a grassroots organisation working through a network of branches in the UK Our network of 60+ volunteer-led branches spans the UK, uniting passionate individuals committed to championing the cause of life. These local branches are at the heart of pro-life efforts, driving essential activities within their communities. Each branch organises events and leads public outreach efforts to raise awareness of life issues. From door-to-door leafleting, acts of witness and social gatherings, our volunteers are actively making a difference. By joining a branch, you can play a crucial role in advocating for life in your area. Find […]
- [Culture and Film](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/media-and-culture/): Our Commitment We are committed to shaping today’s culture through the creative arts, inspiring future generations and providing opportunities for creatives to share powerful, life-affirming stories that transform society. Film and TV productions Theatre and drama Creative skills training Join us in inspiring creativity and change through a range of impactful projects. Scroll through to explore how we’re shaping a culture of life and making a lasting difference. Proudly presenting SPUC’s Award Winning Feature Film About the Film Best described as a quirky and counter-cultural comedy-drama, the movie marks an innovative collaboration between up-and-coming independent film director, Danny Patrick, Empire Productions and SPUC. Writer/Director Danny […]
- [Education](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/education/): Education We provide free workshops and resources for schools to help students explore life issues with compassion and understanding. We provide professional speakers free of charge to run workshops on a wide range of life issues for both primary and secondary schools across the UK. Decreasing teachers’ workload while increasing students’ education experience What does SPUC offer schools? We offer free talks and resources for both primary and secondary schools in the UK. Each talk is tailored to the pupils’ age and stage of education. Every year, SPUC and SPUC Scotland receive hundreds of requests from schools and colleges across […]
- [Events](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/events/): SPUC organises events all year round to educate, connect and grow the pro-life community in the UK and beyond. Our events are inclusive to people of all ages and religious and non-religious backgrounds. They are a great way to connect with like-minded individuals, network with industry-leading professionals and become informed on the latest developments in the pro-life movement. Upcoming Events Highlights from Past Events Past Events
- [Campaigns](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/campaigns/): Our Campaigns At SPUC we provide you with all the guidance and tools you need to engage in our campaigns and impact policy Through campaigning, we can create real impact. Our comprehensive campaigns offer opportunities to: Sign our petitions Write to political leaders and members of the various Parliaments and Assemblies Stay informed with the latest policy changes Active Campaigns Latest Press Releases All Press Releases Order Free Door-to-door Leaflets Door-to-door leafleting is the most effective way of getting our message across and encouraging others within our local area to stop and think about the most pressing pro-life issues. Please […]
- [Contact Us](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/contact-us/): We’d love to hear from you, reach out today. Our team is ready to answer your questions and assist you on your journey to get involved with SPUC’s initiatives. Use the contact details below to reach out to our Communications and Education staff and become a part of the pro-life movement. General Enquiries Media and Press We work with journalists to provide pro-life comment and information. Members of the press can also read our latest press releases online. For Press Enquiries michaelrobinson@spuc.org.uk 020 7091 7091 Monday to Friday between 9:00 – 17:00 Education and Outreach Get in touch with our Education […]
- [About Us](https://spuc.org.uk/about-spuc/): About Us SPUC is the world’s first and UK’s largest pro-life campaigning and educational organisation At SPUC, we believe in the right to life from conception to natural death. For over 55 years, we’ve partnered with UK communities to promote a culture of life. Through compassionate support, education, and advocacy, we protect the most vulnerable – unborn babies, the elderly, and those facing end-of-life decisions. We work with schools, universities, and policymakers to ensure every life is valued and respected. Our History Meet the Executive Team Join our Team Our Impact Since 1967, SPUC has been leading the fight in […]
- [Our Privacy Policy](https://spuc.org.uk/privacy-policy/): The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we do with it. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information and not to do anything with your information you wouldn’t reasonably expect. Under the new data protection law starting in May 2018 are a number of lawful reasons we can rely on for using (“processing”) your personal information. One of the lawful reasons is called legitimate interests. Broadly speaking Legitimate Interests means that we can process your personal information if: We […]

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