An update on issues relating to abortion,
produced for bpas
 
Monthly archive: March 2009
 
  27 March 2009

Medical journal criticises Pope on Aids in Africa

The Lancet has accused Pope Benedict XVI of distorting science in his remarks on condom use. 

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26 March 2009

UK: Consultation launched on advertising restrictions

Pregnancy advisory services, including abortion information, could be advertised on TV and radio under proposals. 

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  26 March 2009

UK: Inquest into abortion death

Marie Stopes International is reviewing its procedures after the death of a 15-year-old girl who had an abortion at one of its clinics, BBC News Online reports. 

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  24 March 2009

Online ECP service makes headlines

A major High Street chemist in the UK has launched a service to sell the morning-after pill over the internet. 

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20 March 2009

Northern Ireland: Official abortion guidance published

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has, for the first time, published guidelines for health professionals on terminating pregnancy.

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  19 March 2009

UK: Vasectomy not always a final decision

Second marriages or starting afresh with a new partner mean a number of men are spending large sums of money trying to reverse their vasectomies, claims an article on BBC News Online.

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  19 March 2009

Compulsory sex education up for discussion

The Conservatives have hinted that, if in government, they would not maintain compulsory sex and relationships education, reports Children & Young People Now.

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