UK woman accused of illegal abortion did not look pregnant, friend tells court

theguardian.comPublished: 4/25/2025

Summary

Nicola Packer, a 44-year-old woman accused of administering abortion pills during her pregnancy after being referred to by a friend as "Marie Stopes," faces legal challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The case hinges on whether she believed she was less than 10 weeks pregnant when taking the medication, with her friend testifying about intimate interactions and Packer appearing undressed. The defense presented evidence of her habits during the period before delivery, but she reportedly provided no signs indicating pregnancy.