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Dec 14, 2021 · A DUP bill to prevent abortions in Northern Ireland in cases of non-fatal disabilities has effectively fallen after a tight vote at Stormont. Assembly members (MLAs) voted by 45 to 42 to reject ...
May 19, 2018 · The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) held a special conference today to allow its membership to vote on a two questions around abortion. The first vote was to reaffirm its position as an anti-abortion party, and this was upheld.
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 12, 2021 · The SDLP's Cara Hunter said she believed the legislation addressed forms of intimidation, harassment and violence which she believed were unacceptable, while Ulster Unionist Alan Chambers...
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP allows members to vote with conscience on abortion related issues following a special conference on Saturday.
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.
Oct 21, 2019 · The Assembly had been recalled by MLAs wishing to protest over the reform of abortion and same-sex marriage laws, which come into effect unless devolution is restored by midnight.
