Petition · Ministry of Justice
Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence
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2,697 signatures
What the petition asks
Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence, including forced or pressured abortion, pregnancy coercion, and contraception sabotage, to improve recognition, reporting, victim protection, and prosecution in England and Wales.
I was coerced into undergoing a surgical abortion against my will. This was a profound violation of my bodily autonomy which has left me with permanent psychological trauma, grief, and loss. I live with flashbacks and the lifelong impact of a decision forced through fear and control. I feel this is not just abuse, but it is harm that can result in death through coercive control. I believe the law must recognise reproductive coercion as lethal violence and hold perpetrators fully accountable.
Timeline
| 30 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,697
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
30 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.