Abortion

This lesson will focus on the definition and legalities of abortion in the UK. It will also explain what support is available for somebody considering an abortion.

Abortion

This lesson will focus on the definition and legalities of abortion in the UK. It will also explain what support is available for somebody considering an abortion.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Abortion Act 1967, and amendments
  2. Approval by two medical practitioners (and exceptions to this rule)
  3. The law before and after 24 weeks pregnant
  4. Support available if considering abortion

Content guidance

  • Contains distressing content.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
An abortion is a procedure to end a...
Marriage.
Correct answer: Pregnancy.
Relationship.
Q2.
Abortion is legal in the UK.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Another name for an abortion is a...
Terminate.
Correct answer: Termination.
Terminator.
Q4.
If somebody is considering an abortion, they must speak to a GP or pregnancy advice service as soon as possible.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
An abortion can occur through...
Medicine or surgery.
Medicine.
Correct answer: Surgery.

5 Questions

Q1.
How many medical practitioners must agree to an abortion according to UK law?
One.
Three.
Correct answer: Two.
Q2.
Abortions are allowed up to the .......... week of pregnancy in the UK.
16th
20th
Correct answer: 24th
Q3.
An abortion may be performed after 24 weeks of pregnancy in the UK if...
Correct answer: Both of the above.
There is a substantial risk that the child may be born suffering from serious abnormalities.
There is grave risk to the woman's mental or physical health.
Q4.
The Abortion Act came into existence in the UK in...
Correct answer: 1967
1977
1987
Q5.
There are several local and national pregnancy advice services who will offer support to anyone concerned about pregnancy. This support will be...
Correct answer: Both of the above.
Confidential.
Non-judgemental.

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Intimate sexual relationships: Pregnancy and parenting

RSHE (PSHE)