On anti‐abortion violence

Anti-abortion violence (‘AAV’) is anathema to almost everyone, on all sides of the abortion debate. Yet, as this article aims show, it far more difficult than has previously been recognised avoid deeply unpalatable conclusion that can sometimes be justified. Some most frequently-occupied positions morality will imply precisely conclusion, I argue, unless conjoined with an especially stringent and unattractive form pacifism. This true not only strict anti-abortion views, but also, surprisingly, some familiar influential moderate defences rights. The latter raises question, which further work required fully resolve, what our account ethics prenatal moral status must if enable reconciliation common-sense rejections both pacifism AAV. end reasons expect path satisfies demand, without generating significant intuitive problems, from straightforward.