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2 British Medical Association The law and ethics of abortion BMA views Key points – Abortion is lawful in England, Scotland, and Wales provided the criteria in the Abortion Act 1967 are met. In all other circumstances, administering or procuring an abortion is a crime.
Dec 14, 2021 · The SDLP, UUP and Alliance Party view abortion as a matter of conscience, so it is up to individual MLAs how they vote on the issue. DUP MLA Christopher Stalford said he was disappointed that the...
Feb 16, 2021 · The SDLP, UUP and Alliance Party view abortion as a matter of conscience so it is up to individual MLAs how they vote on the issue. How have the laws been working since they changed?
Jun 7, 2018 · SDLP. The SDLP (with 12 seats) describes itself as “a pro-life party” but does not apply a party whip on the issue. On May 19th, days before the referendum in the Republic, the SDLP held a...
Mar 15, 2021 · A bill which seeks to amend the law in Northern Ireland to prevent abortions in cases of non-fatal disabilities, including Down's Syndrome, has been backed by a majority of MLAs. The Severe Fetal...
Oct 18, 2019 · An SDLP MLA who opposes abortion will attend a sitting of the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday in spite of his party leader describing the recall as "a total stunt". Daniel McCrossan said he...
Jun 28, 2024 · This guidance summarises the law and ethics of abortion in the UK. It shows the legal frameworks in place and the rights and responsibilities of doctors. It also sets out BMA policy on: time limits for abortion. discrimination (see below) ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics.
