The debate on abortion has become dominated by sensationalist, ill-informed and misleading media stories. Complete fabrications are being repeated so fequently that they are becoming received wisdom, and women's real abortion experiences and needs are being eclipsed from the picture. The distortions in the debate are begining to cause real confusion and influence the opinions of decision makers.

This briefing sheet has been produced to help separate the myths from reality and to provide evidence based information on why abortion and later abortion is a crucial right that must be defended.

You can download the briefing sheet here or contact the office to request printed copies.