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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...
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...
– 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. – Abortion is lawful in Northern Ireland provided the criteria in the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 are met.
May 20, 2018 · A former leader of the SDLP says he "can't make much sense" of his party's move to give its members a conscience vote on all abortion related issues. Alasdair McDonnell made the comments after...
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP has voted to give its members a free vote on all abortion related issues. It means its politicians can now vote with their conscience even if that goes against party policy.
In 2016 the Northern Ireland government issued a clarification that medical personnel treating women who present with miscarriage symptoms do not have an obligation to inquire about or report on attempted abortion. But research has shown.
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP allows members to vote with conscience on abortion related issues following a special conference on Saturday.
