Life (UK organisation)
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| Type | Charitable organisation |
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| Founded | 1970 |
| Founder | |
| Headquarters | Tancred Close, , |
| Website | lifecharity.org.uk |
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Life is a UK-based anti-abortion charity.
History
Professor Jack Scarisbrick and his wife Nuala founded the organisation in 1970 in response to the Abortion Act 1967, which greatly extended access to legal abortion in the United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland, where it was illegal until 2020).[1] Life works to provide support and alternatives to those faced with a crisis pregnancy, and the charity's work is informed by the principle of respect for the lives of all human beings, both born and unborn.
While Life is supported by Christians among others[2] it is not a religious charity.
Controversies
Life Care Centres have been criticised for providing inaccurate information about abortion, and for using frightening and emotive language.[3]
Inclusion in the Sexual Health Forum
In May 2011 the Conservative government caused controversy when it appointed Life to its advisory group the Sexual Health Forum, replacing the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS). Ann Furedi, the chief executive of BPAS, said: "We find it puzzling that the Department of Health would want a group that is opposed to abortion and provides no sexual health services on its sexual health forum."[4] The Liberal Democrat's Evan Harris opposed the organisation's inclusion on the forum. Life's website stated its services included counselling and information on pregnancy and adoption.[5]
References
- ^ Gray, Freddy (21 September 2007). "I am a rather unsubtle sort of chap". Catholic Herald. p. 7. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Banchoff, Thomas (15 May 2011). Embryo Politics: Ethics and Policy in Atlantic Democracies. Cornell University Press. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-8014-6107-1.
- ^ Quinn, Ben (2 August 2011). "Abortion: pregnancy counselling centres found wanting". The Guardian.
- ^ Quinn, Ben (24 May 2011). "Anti-abortion group drafted in as sexual health adviser to government". The Guardian.
- ^ "Anti-abortion group joins government health forum". The Independent. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2022.