Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
National Referendum on the Decriminalisation of Abortion in England and Wales
Closed
61 signatures
What the petition asks
Hold a referendum on decriminalising abortion up to birth, per the June 2025 amendment. Pause the law, consult the public, and review impacts to ensure it reflects Britain’s views. Safeguard women and unborn life.
We think the June 2025 vote to decriminalise abortion up to birth was rushed, it only had around 2hrs debate in the Commons chamber, and we don't think there was enough public input. Many will oppose it, fearing it undermines unborn life, lacks safeguards.
If a mother kills her child an hour after being born they would be charged with murder but an hour earlier they’re not.
We believe that a referendum, like Ireland’s 2018 vote, ensures democracy.
Pause law, review impacts, let the public decide.
If a mother kills her child an hour after being born they would be charged with murder but an hour earlier they’re not.
We believe that a referendum, like Ireland’s 2018 vote, ensures democracy.
Pause law, review impacts, let the public decide.
Timeline
| 16 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
61
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
16 Jul 2025
Closed
16 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.