
Phoebe Davis
Reporter for The Observer who investigated and reported on prosecutions under the Offences Against the Person Act and provides first-hand reporting and interview material for the episode.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 8min
What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?
Phoebe Davis, Reporter for The Observer who investigated prosecutions under the Offences Against the Person Act. She explains why prosecutions have risen and how police investigations work. She shares a personal story of someone prosecuted and describes what the Lords vote would change for women after 24 weeks. She outlines political debate and the continuing investigations until law changes take effect.


