{"id":47115,"date":"2019-12-15T10:19:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T10:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=47115"},"modified":"2020-11-12T20:13:13","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T20:13:13","slug":"two-rival-groups-clash-over-abortion-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/politics-social-justice\/two-rival-groups-clash-over-abortion-in-cardiff","title":{"rendered":"Two rival groups clash over abortion in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The issue of abortion has sparked tensions following a pro-choice motion passed by students.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015.jpg 1347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0015.jpg 1347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Several students were trying to block the image displayed by the anti-abortion campaigners. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-abortion and pro-choice protesters clashed on the main street outside Cardiff University on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the first time two opposing groups have turned\nup at the same time to protest against each other\u2019s stances with the police\nstanding aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur argument as pro-choice is not pro-abortion. It is women having the right to choose,\u201d said Rachel Beaney, one of the student protesters. \u201cAs much they have a right to be here we also have a right to be here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere should be an element of respect between them having their beliefs and us having our beliefs. And I don&#8217;t want any aggression or any violence. But some students will resort to that because obviously it&#8217;s very emotional,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1.jpg 1393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0007-1.jpg 1393w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption> Rachel Beaney was holding a placard written: &#8220;My body, my choice&#8221; to support the right of women.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conflict comes from Cardiff University Students\u2019 Union holding a meeting on 21 November with 800 people and approving a motion proposed by Wellbeing Officer for the feminist society to support women\u2019s rights to abortion, according to BBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision sparked the anti-abortion campaign, Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform UK (CBR), to carry out a wave of protests by displaying a large image of an unborn human in front of the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dozens of students criticised the graphic was inappropriate, and some pro-choice activists started going to the scene and using a huge white cloth to block the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beaney said, \u201cWith them being here I think it would trigger a lot of trauma for a lot of people where they might have made that choice of abortion that might not be an easy decision for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"538\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010.jpg 956w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010.jpg 956w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0010-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>CBR demonstrated the terrifying image of fetas to stand against abortion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, whenever CBR posted their new protest activities on Facebook the counter-protesters formed by around tens of students would go and stand alongside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday\u2019s protest, there were only two anti-abortion campaigners standing next to the foetal image, while over ten students joined the counter-protesters to advocate women\u2019s rights to choose whether they want to have an abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A volunteer of CBR said, \u201cI uphold the scientific position that life begins at fertilization. So, I think it&#8217;s very important. That we show people that humanity reminds people of the humanity of the unborn human.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She, a mother carrying several children, added: \u201cI know full well the feeling that they are alive and kicking in the womb\u2026 They have unique DNA which proves that they cannot be part of the mother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is not about a mother&#8217;s body or autonomy because this human is not part of her body. So, as a mother, I can only be confirmed even more so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0001.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Two groups demonstrated their stances on abortion respectfully and peacefully.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another student joined the protest to support a pro-choice stand on abortion,  demanding to be anonymous, said: \u201cFirstly, I&#8217;m very pro-choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think that there are many issues surrounding abortion. And they can be very complex and nuanced and not everything&#8217;s black and white. So, the choice is often not safer but it&#8217;s just a better way of dealing with these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a researcher working on foetal tissue, he then said: \u201cWe are trying to cure various diseases by using foetal tissue and we have some success with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re trying to expand beyond the foetal tissue but it&#8217;s fundamental to helping those people have those medical conditions. And so, I&#8217;m also very pro its use in research when it is available.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two rival groups generally respect each other\u2019s argument but use their own ways to deliver their voices to grab the public\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI kind of went there every time I hear that they&#8217;re here. I come\nand I bring a sign,\u201d said Beaney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokeswoman of Students\u2019 Union told BBC that they will not restrict students&#8217; freedom to express their opinions on abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/12\/20191213_191213_0005.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The number of pro-choice activists was far more than the CBR.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-life and pro-choice protesters turned up at the same place on Wednesday to advocate their own opinions on abortion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":501,"featured_media":47267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[110],"coauthors":[744],"class_list":["post-47115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics-social-justice","tag-cardiff-university"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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