The case of a woman imprisoned for using abortion pills beyond the legal time limit has sparked concerns among human rights campaigners and medical professionals alike. Elisabeth Mahase examines the detailsWhat happened in this case?On 12 June a 44 year old woman in the UK was given a 28 month sentence, including 12 months in prison, for using abortion pills after the legal time limit. SubscribeAccess this article for 1 day for:£38 / $45 / €42 (excludes VAT)Thank you for your interest in spreading the word about The BMJ