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Our quizzes will cover a wide range of areas related to abortion, including the legal status of abortion in different countries, the historical context of abortion rights movements, the various methods of abortion, and the impact of abortion on women's health.
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...
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...
– 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.
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...
May 20, 2018 · SDLP support conscience vote on abortion. Alasdair McDonnell says the SDLP's move to give members a conscience vote on abortion related issues is 'confusing'.
Aug 22, 2024 · In the meantime, the anti-abortion MLAs in the Assembly sought to restrict the new law. A Private Member Bill, Severe Foetal Impairment, was tabled by DUP MLA Paul Givan, in 2021. This bill sought to amend the abortion regulations, to make abortion on the grounds of severe foetal impairment unlawful in Northern Ireland.
