Abortion

A woman has the right to choose whether or not she wants to have the baby. It is her body
In the case of rape, it would be lacking in compassion to deny a woman the right to an abortion
The woman might be too young to bring up a child, or she may have work or family commitments which make bringing up a child difficult or impossible
The pregnant woman's health and welfare are more important than that of the embryo or foetus
The embryo or foetus does not have the same rights as the mother
The quality of life of the unborn child or the woman's existing children could be adversely affected by the birth
Stopping legal abortions would mean a return to 'back street' abortions, causing a great deal of suffering to the health and wellbeing of the woman. Abortion could therefore be the lesser of two evils

Roman Catholics believe that life begins at conception and therefore abortion is morally wrong. Most Protestant churches in Britain also view abortion as a moral wrong, but concede that there are some limited conditions when it can be allowed
Every human being, including an embryo or foetus, has the right to live and to reach their potential
There are alternatives to abortion, eg adoption
The unborn child is denied choice
Abortion destroys human life and makes life appear cheap and disposable. This affects the quality and value of life
People born with disabilities can live full and happy lives