The government has declined the request by Labour MPs to decriminalize abortion, stating that there are no plans for legal changes. Currently, abortions in England, Scotland, and Wales are only permitted before 24 weeks of pregnancy and must be conducted in hospitals or clinics after 10 weeks. The call for a change in the law came after a woman was sentenced to jail for using illegally obtained abortion pills to terminate her pregnancy at eight months. Justice minister Edward Argar stated that the government has no intention of modifying existing laws. The case involved Carla Foster, who received abortion-inducing drugs from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) during the lockdown in 2020. She later gave birth to a deceased baby girl and pleaded guilty to administering drugs to procure abortion. Abortion providers and pro-choice campaigners have expressed outrage over Foster’s imprisonment, arguing that current abortion laws are outdated and advocating for complete decriminalization. However, pro-life organizations attribute the “tragic death” to providers like BPAS and the “DIY abortion” policy. Labour MP Dame Diana Johnson urged the government to review the abortion laws, calling them “antiquated” and emphasizing the need to make them suitable for the 21st century. She clarified that decriminalization does not imply deregulation and that time limits would still be in place. Conservative MPs voiced their objections to decriminalization proposals, highlighting concerns for the welfare of unborn children and criticizing the abortion industry for exploiting tragic cases to advocate for unrestricted abortion rights. The justice minister emphasized that access to abortion in England and Wales is protected by law and indicated that changes could only occur through a backbench MP’s bill or an amendment to existing legislation.