Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Make abortion and bodily autonomy a legal right
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
Abortion is still regulated by law, not protected as a right. Every woman and pregnant person deserves the freedom to make decisions about their own body — free from interference.
I believe in equality, choice, and respect for all. Protecting abortion and bodily autonomy as a right in law would show that we truly value women’s freedom and equality — that our bodies, our choices, and our rights deserve the same respect and protection as any other.
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Jan 2026
Closed
9 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.