Abortion rates at record high—as House of Lords backs decriminalisation, what’s driving the rise?

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Sally Howard
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s562
Cited by: 1
References: 1

Abstract

Rates of abortion in England and Wales are at their highest since the procedure was legalised in 1967. Sally Howard explores what could be behind the trend

Fields of Study & Subjects

Historical Studies on Reproduction Gender Health and Societal Changes Healthcare Systems and Challenges Reproductive Health and Contraception

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s562–s562
Publication date
24 March 2026
Language
EN