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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Two pro-life bills introduced into the House of Lords
Image source: UK Parliament – (L) Lord Moylan | (R) Baroness O’Loan Two new pro-life Private Members’ Bills are set to be introduced in the House of Lords after being selected in this parliamentary session’s ballot, while no pro-assisted suicide…
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Pregnant teenager shot dead for refusing to abort her baby
Image: L – Arizona Flag (Shutterstock) | R – Michael Isiah Sanchez (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) An Arizona family is mourning the loss of a pregnant teenager allegedly murdered after refusing to abort her unborn child, in a case that has reignited concerns about violence, coercion, and pressure placed on…
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French assisted suicide legislation defeated AGAIN in Senate
There is reason to rejoice in France as a second assisted suicide effort has suffered another major defeat after the French Senate rejected the proposed legislation, owing to mounting concerns about the impact legalisation of such a practice could have on vulnerable patients and wider society. On Tuesday, senators voted…
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US Supreme Court allows the abortion pill “criminal enterprise” to continue
The US Supreme Court has preserved country-wide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by post, blocking lower court restrictions that would have sharply curtailed the ability to obtain the drug at home. The ruling means women across America can continue receiving abortion pills through pharmacies and telemedicine services while a…
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Irish Dáil rejects abortion decriminalisation and scrapping the three-day waiting period
The Republic of Ireland’s Dáil has rejected a sweeping attempt to liberalise the country’s abortion laws, with TDs voting down the Social Democrats’ Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill by 85 votes to 30. The radical proposals would have abolished the mandatory three-day waiting period before an abortion, removed criminal sanctions for…
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Opinion
“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.
OPINION
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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.
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A beautiful death? Inside the Conservative Party Conference Assisted Suicide Panel
Venturing down ‘enemy territory lane’ and attending the Dignity in Dying (DiD) panel fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference.
end of life
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French assisted suicide legislation defeated AGAIN in Senate
There is reason to rejoice in France as a second assisted suicide effort has suffered another major defeat after the French Senate rejected the proposed legislation, owing to mounting concerns about the impact legalisation of such a practice could have on vulnerable patients and wider society. On Tuesday, senators voted…
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Assisted suicide bill falls
On 24 April, the last day of Committee Stage in the Lords of the Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill concluded.
Abortion
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Two pro-life bills introduced into the House of Lords
Image source: UK Parliament – (L) Lord Moylan | (R) Baroness O’Loan Two new pro-life Private Members’ Bills are set to be introduced in the House of Lords after being selected in this parliamentary session’s ballot, while no pro-assisted suicide or pro-abortion Bills secured places. Lord Moylan’s Complications from Abortions…
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Pregnant teenager shot dead for refusing to abort her baby
Image: L – Arizona Flag (Shutterstock) | R – Michael Isiah Sanchez (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) An Arizona family is mourning the loss of a pregnant teenager allegedly murdered after refusing to abort her unborn child, in a case that has reignited concerns about violence, coercion, and pressure placed on…
PRESS RELEASES
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SPUC responds to “highest abortion” figures on record
The UK’s leading pro-life group responds to the new abortion figures from the Department for Health and Social Care.
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Scottish Government to be given power to authorise the use of “death row drugs” for assisted suicide
Labour Ministers have been accused of interfering in Scottish affairs and trying to bury bad news by making the announcement on the last day of Parliament before Christmas.
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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Support Services
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.
Legal aid
Financial aid for pregnant women at university
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