On 31 January 2022, the Times reported that leading doctors were warning of “illegal abortions danger”. Their concern was that regulations introduced to permit telemedicine services for abortion during the pandemic are due to come to an end on 30 March 2022. Previously, abortion medicines could only be taken in a hospital or clinic. Now, women seeking an abortion up to 10 weeks’ gestation may have a telephone assessment, whereafter the pills are posted to their home for self-administration. At time of writing, it has been reported that the government has said it will extend the approval, but details are yet to come.
1:03 PM
The problem with ‘Pills by Post’
on 31 january 2022, the times reported that leading doctors were warning of “illegal abortions danger”. their concern was that regulations i...
Sir Stephen Stewart
5 min read
Already a subscriber? Sign in
5freearticles every month
Continue reading with a free account. No card needed.
- Five free articles every thirty days, on any device you sign in on
- The Catholic Herald newsletter, every morning
- Subscribe whenever you like for everything: every article and the magazine
.png&w=3840&q=75)
subscribe to the catholic herald today
Our best content is exclusively available to our subscribers. Subscribe today and gain instant access to expert analysis, in-depth articles, and thought-provoking insights—anytime, anywhere. Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most.
Subscribe
