“It’s really positive to see MPs vote to make a long overdue change to the law and decriminalise abortion. The RCGP, alongside many others, has been calling for this important change since 2019. “Many GPs will have been highly concerned to see high profile cases in recent years where women have been investigated or brought to trial for pregnancy terminations, or unexpected and unexplained pregnancy losses, when what they needed most was support through what will likely be an incredibly difficult time. “No woman should face prosecution under antiquated laws that were created before women were even allowed to vote. This change in the law is a vital piece of protection for the reproductive and health rights of women.” Statement from Professor Kamila Hawthorne, RCGP Chair, on the most significant change to our abortion law since the 1967 Abortion Act. [Image description: Photo of Professor Kamila Hawthorne with quote on the change inn abortion law being a vital piece of protection for ...