Statement from Brook: sex selective abortion in the UK

Published: 15 January 2014

Responding to an investigation by the Independent into sex selective abortion in the UK, Jules Hillier, Deputy Chief Executive at Brook, said:

Brook is committed to defending and extending the right to safe, legal abortion. We believe that access to safe, legal abortion is a fundamental part of women’s rights, and that it is crucial for people who are pregnant to be able to make their own, informed decisions about pregnancy.

Brook provides confidential and non-judgemental advice and support to any young person who would like to discuss their pregnancy options.”

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Notes to editors

Brook believes that young people should have access to great sexual health services and wellbeing support.

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and education programmes, reaching nearly 235,000 young people nationwide every year.
 
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