France protects abortion: BBC News Review

“We’re sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you, and no-one can decide for you.” Those were the words of the French prime minister after parliament voted to include the right to an abortion in the country’s constitution. Research into public opinion suggest the measure is supported by a large proportion of French people, though it has been criticised by anti-abortion campaigners and the Catholic church. (Images via Getty Images) Key words and phrases 🔎 enshrines - protects something in law • The right to free speech has been enshrined in the country’s constitution. • The idea that education should be free has now been enshrined in law. 🔎 lament - express sadness • Health campaigners lamented the increase in junk food advertising. • The manager lamented the team’s missed chances. 🔎 follow its lead - go in the same direction • We just found a successful company and followed its lead. • Dancing is easy. Just follow my lead. ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction ✔️ 0:26 - Story ✔️ 1:27 - Headline 1 ✔️ 3:08 - Headline 2 ✔️ 4:28 - Headline 3 ✔️ 5:48 - Language summary More episodes of News Review 👉 More popular videos to help you improve your English: ⭐ How to be Polite in English - | Top Tips for Language Learners! 👉 ⭐ 6 Minute English - How to disagree better 👉 ⭐ France: Macron wins second term: BBC News Review 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #newsenglish #france