Abortion

• Abortion is legal in the UK
• Christians and Muslims believe in the Sanctity of Life

  • Life is holy and given by God
  • Only he can take it away
• Two doctors must agree to an abortion if it meets one of the conditions

  • pregnancy endangers the woman's life
  • The woman's physical or mental health is endangered
  • There is a strong risk that the baby will be born with severe mental or physical disabilities
  • An additional child may endanger the physical or mental health of other children in the family