not necessarily administration. In the BPAS protocol, the first medication would still be taken in the clinic, but the second could be taken at home, just as it is in other countries where this method is available. Those of us who provide abortion services know we must comply with the law. But, within that, services should be shaped by best clinical practice. It is wrong to compromise women's care through unnecessary restrictions imposed by officials who fear criticism from those who oppose abortion in principle. Where abortion is legal, it is our job to make sure women do not suffer unnecessary anxiety or discomfort. We are looking forward to hearing what arguments are mustered against our case. In the past we've been told that although what we say makes sense, it could be seen as making abortion easier, and so will be controversial and is best avoided. BPAS sees it differently. Medical practice should be shaped by clinical evidence not political or bureaucratic convenience. It is offensive and wrong to expose abortion patients to additional anxiety only because officials fear controversy. No woman ever wants to have an abortion. It is the solution to a problem she wishes she didn't have. No abortion provider wants to take officials to court -- but there are some challenges we have to make. Ann Furedi is chief executive of BPAS , the British Pregnancy Advisory Service.