The Abortion Act 1967 - A Biography of a UK Law (Hardcover)

The Abortion Act 1967 may be the most contested law in UK history, sitting on a fault line between the shifting tectonic plates of a rapidly transforming society. While it has survived repeated calls for its reform, with its text barely altered for over five decades, women's experiences of accessing abortion services under it have evolved considerably. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, this book explores how the Abortion Act was given meaning by a diverse cast of actors including women seeking access to services, doctors and service providers, campaigners, judges, lawyers, and policy makers. By adopting an innovative biographical approach to the law, the book shows that the Abortion Act is a 'living law'. Using this historically grounded socio-legal approach, this enlightening book demonstrates how the Abortion Act both shaped and was shaped by a constantly changing society.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Law in Context
Release date:	November 2022
Authors:	Sally Sheldon • Gayle Davis • Jane O'Neill • Clare Parker
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	358
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-49638-4
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical ethics Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal profession > Legal ethics & professional conduct Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Abortion Promotions
LSN:	1-108-49638-5
Barcode:	9781108496384

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