October 17, 2021
Article by Nicola Wood The topic of abortion is one of, if not the most, controversial topics concerning women in modern society. As taboo as the […]
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By Hannah Forsyth Abortion is a controversial area of law in many countries worldwide. Attitudes have changed dramatically over the past century and many countries are […]