Abortion in the United Kingdom
Abortion in the United Kingdom
Abortion in the United Kingdom (pronunciation: /əˈbɔːrʃən ɪn ðə ˈjuːnaɪtɪd kɪŋdəm/) refers to the termination of pregnancy in the United Kingdom.
Etymology
The term "abortion" originates from the Latin word 'abortio', which means 'to miscarry'. The term in the context of the United Kingdom refers to the legal and medical practice of terminating a pregnancy.
Definition
Abortion in the United Kingdom is the medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy before the foetus is capable of independent life. This is typically before 24 weeks of gestation.
Legal Status
Abortion in the United Kingdom is legal and available to any woman who is a resident in England, Scotland, and Wales, up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. The Abortion Act 1967 is the United Kingdom law that legalized abortions by registered practitioners and regulated the free provision of such medical practices through the National Health Service (NHS).
Related Terms
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or foetus within the female body.
- Foetus: An unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular, an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception.
- Abortion Act 1967: An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom legalizing abortions by registered practitioners.
- National Health Service (NHS): The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abortion in the United Kingdom
- Wikipedia's article - Abortion in the United Kingdom
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