General · 19 March 2026

Lords Vote to Clear Police Records of Abortion Cases

Women previously found guilty or detained for illegal abortions will gain significant relief from the stigma and long-term restrictions on career paths and travel opportunities. The House of Lords voted to pardon those with past convictions and clear police records for women who were arrested. Abortion offences were previously classed as violent crimes, causing arrests to appear on Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 March 2026 at 19:16

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