GMC responds to recent media coverage concerning alleged illegal abortions

Responding to the recent media coverage about the alleged involvement of some doctors in illegal abortions, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:

'These are very serious allegations. We are looking carefully at them as a matter of urgency.

'Sex selection through abortion is illegal and is a clear breach of our guidance for doctors.

'Doctors involved in such activity are putting their registration and careers at risk.'