Badge - Fight Tory Anti-abortion Corrie
Object
Badge
Production date
1979-1982
Object number
2024.95
Physical Description
Metal, circular badge with a red background and the slogan 'Fight Tory Anti-abortion Corrie' in white text.
Object history
In 1979 the proposed ‘Corrie Bill’ sought to restrict the abortion rights that had been granted under the 1967 Abortion Act.
A campaign protesting the legislation brought together women’s organisations, trade unions and community groups, and saw many Hackney women and men take part in demonstrations and letter writing. All three Hackney MPs voted against the proposal and the bill was eventually dropped.
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney Labour councillor Peter Kahn.
A campaign protesting the legislation brought together women’s organisations, trade unions and community groups, and saw many Hackney women and men take part in demonstrations and letter writing. All three Hackney MPs voted against the proposal and the bill was eventually dropped.
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney Labour councillor Peter Kahn.
Associated Organisation
Associated Person
Peter Kahn (Owner)
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 44mm
On display?
No
Inscription
fight Tory Anti-abortion Corrie
Labour Abortion Right Campaign
Labour Abortion Right Campaign
