Legality of the abortion pill (FOI)Legality of the abortion pill (FOI)
Produced by the Freedom of Information officeAuthored by Government of Jersey and published on
27 May 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
I would like to ask why the abortion pill is illegal in jersey and if the government is thinking of making it legal?
If they are not thinking of making it legal, I would like to know why?
Response
The abortion pill (Mifepristone) is not illegal in Jersey. It is currently used by the Health and Social Services for medical terminations.