Defending human dignity begins with protecting the unborn
SPUC is leading the fight in courts, classrooms and culture against abortion and euthanasia
About Us
SPUC is the world’s first and UK’s largest pro-life campaigning and educational organisation
At SPUC, we value every human life, from conception to natural death. Since 1967, we’ve united communities across the UK to protect and stand with the most vulnerable among us.
Campaign for the Right to Life
Support and Advocate for Women and Families
Educate and Inspire the Next Generation
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Latest STORIES
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BBC platforms BPAS abortionist unhappy that women choose life
Image source: Shutterstock The bias of the BBC is clear. So is the fallacy of “pro-choice.” Never has that been clearer than today, as the national broadcaster has platformed abortionists concerned that some women in Wales are continuing their pregnancies…
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Disabled people want one thing, assistance to live: Open letter to Andy Burnham
Image source: assistustolive.com A coalition of disabled and terminally ill people, and allies, have called on Andy Burnham and MPs to halt the assisted suicide Bill until palliative and social care have been comprehensively reformed. In a letter organised by the Assist Us To Live campaign, signatories argue that disabled…
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The last chance to save France: Assisted suicide passes the Constitutional Court
Image Sources: Shutterstock The final chance to save France from assisted suicide was squandered today, as the country’s Constitutional Council upheld legislation legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia in specified circumstances, clearing a major legal hurdle for one of President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship social reforms. The Council, France’s highest constitutional authority,…
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SPUC urges Scottish Government to prioritise human dignity, poverty eradication, and maternal safety in September’s Programme for Government
SPUC have outlined five interventions they urge the Scottish Government to make to support women and protect the most vulnerable in society.
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Aberdeenshire mother kills daughter with heat from a hairdryer. Left with puny sentence
Image Source: Police Scotland | Courtney Gartshore A Scottish mother who killed her three-month-old daughter by subjecting her to sustained heat from a hairdryer has been sentenced to six years in prison in what a judge described as a “uniquely disturbing and distressing case”. Courtney Gartshore, 28, was convicted of…
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Opinion
A New Government: what does it mean for the pro-life movement?
Andy Burnham has now appointed his new Cabinet. Who are they, and what are their views on life issues?
OPINION
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“Neutral” Government Allocates Extra Time for Assisted Suicide Bill
In a dramatic turn of events, the battle over the legalisation of assisted suicide in England and Wales is now on course to continue until late April 2026.
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Scottish Health Committee Blocks Amendments on Palliative Care and Safeguards to Assisted Suicide Bill
Tuesday, 4 November saw Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill begin Stage 2 deliberations with crucial votes on safeguards, palliative care and the criteria for eligibility.
end of life
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Disabled people want one thing, assistance to live: Open letter to Andy Burnham
Image source: assistustolive.com A coalition of disabled and terminally ill people, and allies, have called on Andy Burnham and MPs to halt the assisted suicide Bill until palliative and social care have been comprehensively reformed. In a letter organised by the Assist Us To Live campaign, signatories argue that disabled…
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The last chance to save France: Assisted suicide passes the Constitutional Court
Image Sources: Shutterstock The final chance to save France from assisted suicide was squandered today, as the country’s Constitutional Council upheld legislation legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia in specified circumstances, clearing a major legal hurdle for one of President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship social reforms. The Council, France’s highest constitutional authority,…
Abortion
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BBC platforms BPAS abortionist unhappy that women choose life
Image source: Shutterstock The bias of the BBC is clear. So is the fallacy of “pro-choice.” Never has that been clearer than today, as the national broadcaster has platformed abortionists concerned that some women in Wales are continuing their pregnancies rather than travelling to England for abortions. BBC Wales sought…
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Governor of Massachusetts signs barbaric abortion up-to-birth law to the sound of cheering crowds
Image source: Shutterstock Massachusetts has legalised abortion up-to-birth after Democrat Governor Maura Healey signed legislation removing the state’s previous restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks. Healey signed H.5595, the “Act Prioritising Patient Access to Care”, on Monday, surrounded by a large group of women who applauded as the Governor approved…
PRESS RELEASES
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SPUC urges Scottish Government to prioritise human dignity, poverty eradication, and maternal safety in September’s Programme for Government
SPUC have outlined five interventions they urge the Scottish Government to make to support women and protect the most vulnerable in society.
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PRESS RELEASE – Highest Scottish abortion figures on record for 2025
Image Credits: Shutterstock PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, 26th May 2026 – The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), the world’s oldest pro-life campaign group, is utterly aghast at the data released today by Public Health Scotland, showing 2025 as the year with the highest abortion…
Our Work
Our Mission
We work to protect unborn human lives at a local, national and international level to build a world free from abortion and euthanasia, promoting a culture of life and dignity for all.
We achieve this through advocacy, community engagement, education, and compassionate care, guided by our core values of integrity, courage and compassion.
It is our mission to protect the most vulnerable – unborn babies, the elderly and those facing end-of-life decisions. We work with schools, universities, and policymakers to ensure every life is valued and respected.
1 in 4 pregnancies in the UK end in abortion
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We provide free financial, legal and emotional support for women and families
Explore the SPUC Support Hub – your go-to place for compassionate pregnancy support, post-abortion care, legal guidance, helpful information, and assistance with talking to your doctor.
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