Termination of pregnancy in Jersey

About the consultation

The Minister for Health and Social Services has launched a review of the Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997.

Termination of pregnancy is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a child. It does not include miscarriage or still birth.

The Minister wants to find out if Jersey's legislation:

• reflects current social values
• meets the needs of women
• takes account of changes in medical practice

The purpose of this survey is to gather views on the current law and its provisions. This survey seeks input from all Islanders, regardless of gender and personal experience.

How to submit comments to the consultation

Share your views by either completing the online survey or taking part in other engagement as detailed below.

Complete the termination of pregnancy in Jersey survey

You can also:

• request a copy of the survey by email to TOPreview@gov.je
• share your views by email to TOPreview@gov.je
  
• download a copy of the paper survey
  
• share your views by writing to:

Termination of Pregnancy Review
Strategic Health Policy Team
Cabinet Office
Government of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3RR

The paper copy of the survey is available to download in the PDF provided below:
Termination of Pregnancy paper survey.

Other engagement

We are also holding one-to-one interviews to understand more about the care and support women would want if they were to have a termination and the experiences of women who have:

• had a termination in Jersey
• engaged with the formal healthcare system about having a termination in Jersey
• travelled from Jersey to have a termination overseas

If you would like to share your views or personal experience email TOPreview@gov.je. You do not need to provide your name or any personally identifying information. We'll get back to you to arrange a date and time to speak.

Data protection

Learn how we handle personal data for this consultation on the termination of pregnancy consultation privacy policy.

Wellbeing support

Termination of pregnancy is a sensitive subject. If you need support, you can contact: 

Mind Jersey 

Mind Jersey is an independent local charity that provides support to people living with mental illness. Mind Jersey offers free counselling as well as a range of other support services. 

Call: +44 (0) 7829 933929  

Email: admin@mindjersey.org

Mind Jersey

The Listening Lounge

The Listening lounge aims to support Islanders with their mental health and wellbeing. The range of different support options can all be accessed free of charge and without referral.

Call: +44 (0) 1534 866793

Email: info@listeninglounge.care

Listening Lounge