Bethany Cox: Woman, 22, denies using poison for abortion during COVID lockdown
Bethany Cox, who is accused of two charges, was followed into the court building by supporters, and the public gallery was almost full for the 15-minute hearing.
Tuesday 15 August 2023 16:23, UK
A woman has denied charges alleging she used a drug with intent to procure a miscarriage during a COVID lockdown.
Bethany Cox, 22, from Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, appeared at Teesside Crown Court in Middlesbrough on Tuesday, faced with two counts.
The first related to allegedly taking a drug with intent to destroy the life of a child that was capable of being born alive on 6 July 2020, in the knowledge it would lead to the termination of the pregnancy.
The second alleged offence was administering a poison with intent to procure a miscarriage, between 2 July and 7 July 2020.
Restrictions of the first UK lockdown were eased on 4 July 2020.
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Cox was followed into the court building by supporters, and the public gallery was almost full for the 15-minute hearing.
She was granted unconditional bail by the judge, Paul Watson KC.