Dear John, 

Today, the BBC told the stories of some of the many women who have faced investigation for "illegal" abortions in England & Wales. These stories are harrowing, and they are on the rise. 

Women are being taken into police custody straight from the hospital, facing years-long investigations, their properties searched, blood samples taken without consent, and people shouting "baby-killer." All for having an abortion. 

Now, more than ever, we need your help.

In a matter of weeks, your MP will have the chance to end the threat of police investigations, prosecution, and prison time for women who end their pregnancies. By emailing your MP to support Dame Diana Johnson MP's amendment - you have the opportunity to change the course of history for women across England & Wales.

Your Story Matters

At BPAS, we aim to create a future where every woman is empowered to make her own decisions about pregnancy.

Sharing your experience can inspire and help other people feel less alone.

Whether it be your experience having an abortion, whether you faced harassment outside the clinic, through to your stories about contraception - how you're navigating contraceptive choice and whether you faced any barriers in accessing emergency contraception. Your story matters, and we want to hear them all. 

Over the coming weeks in the lead up to the vote, please spread the word.

Have those staffroom conversations. Be that person that gets everyone to email their MP at brunch. Because every conversation counts.
 

Thank you, as always, for your support.
 

Best wishes,
 
The team at BPAS