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.
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Our Mission
We work to protect unborn human lives at the 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
Latest STORIES
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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.
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Dr. Death and the disturbing normalisation of euthanasia
More than seventy people gathered recently to hear Dr Philip Nitschke speak about the methods and mechanics of suicide.
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Key takeaways from expert evidence to Leadbeater Bill
Over the last two days, a special select committee in the House of Lords has been hearing oral evidence from expert witnesses on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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Mother left begging the NHS for answers after premature daughter dies
A grieving mother has spoken of her anguish after being left alone to deliver her premature baby, who died three months later, and says she fears she will never receive the answers she needs.
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Irish Social Democrats call for the removal of the promised three-day abortion waiting period
The waiting period was presented during the referendum campaign as a key restriction designed to balance access to abortion with protections for unborn children.
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Opinion
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.
OPINION
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Key takeaways from expert evidence to Leadbeater Bill
Over the last two days, a special select committee in the House of Lords has been hearing oral evidence from expert witnesses on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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IVG: where science gets sinister
IVG is an example of curious scientists exploring what can be done. However, just because something can be done does not mean that it should be done.
end of life
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Queensland assisted suicide deaths surge nearly 40%
The number of people dying by euthanasia and assisted suicide in Queensland continues to rise sharply, with new figures showing 1,072 deaths under the state’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) law between July 2024 and June 2025.
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SPUC Supporters Descend on Holyrood to Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill
Supporters travelled from across the country to make their voices heard at Holyrood.
Abortion
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Modern feminism “radicalises our society”: Internal row erupts in the Luxembourg abortion debate
Across Europe, the new movement to codify abortion is often framed as a progressive milestone, yet it only seems to have closed down meaningful discussion.
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Two peers attempt to halt abortion up-to-birth
They seek to overturn a clause that would make it legal for women to perform their own abortions for any reason, even up to the moment of birth, and to ensure that no abortion takes place at home without an in-person consultation with a medical professional.
PRESS RELEASES
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BREAKING: SPUC expresses deep disappointment as MPs vote to give assisted suicide bill third reading
Pro-Life group expresses deep disappointment as MPs vote to give assisted suicide bill third reading.
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BREAKING: SPUC condemns “horrific” vote to legalise abortion up to birth, calls to halt in the Lords
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has reacted with horror to a vote in the House of Commons decriminalising abortion.
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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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