Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence

Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence, including forced or pressured abortion, pregnancy coercion, and contraception sabotage, to improve recognition, reporting, victim protection, and prosecution in England and Wales.

82 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Monday 30th March 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 261

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I was coerced into undergoing a surgical abortion against my will. This was a profound violation of my bodily autonomy which has left me with permanent psychological trauma, grief, and loss. I live with flashbacks and the lifelong impact of a decision forced through fear and control. I feel this is not just abuse, but it is harm that can result in death through coercive control. I believe the law must recognise reproductive coercion as lethal violence and hold perpetrators fully accountable.


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