Press releases

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) expresses its profound disappointment at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for pursuing a retrial of a woman accused of procuring her own abortion when she was a teenager, seven years after the alleged offence.

BPAS and Back Off Scotland have welcomed the passage of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill through its final stage of the Scottish Parliament. The zones will come into force on a day determined by the Minister.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) has welcomed the recent report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their review of BPAS governance and leadership. This report, conducted in April 2024, highlights the substantial progress that has been made in strengthening the oversight of risk and enhancing support for staff in delivering high-quality care.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) has today celebrated the opening of a new clinic in Newcastle, furthering its mission to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare services to women in the region.

Demand for abortions has surged to unprecedented levels amid the cost of living crisis, reaching a record high in 2022.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) expresses profound concern following the collapse of the trial involving two defendants who faced charges related to an alleged illegal abortion when they were teenagers in 2018.