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Dec 14, 2021 · Northern Ireland's abortion laws changed significantly in 2020. A DUP bill to prevent abortions in Northern Ireland in cases of non-fatal disabilities has effectively fallen after a tight vote...
Jun 7, 2018 · 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 19, 2022 · While the DUP argues that Northern Ireland should have the same laws as the rest of the U.K. when it comes to trade, it takes the polar opposite view on abortion — and may legally challenge Lewis’ office and the Department of Health to stop new abortion services.
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...
The DUP has proposed a new law to prevent abortions being carried out in NI in cases of non-fatal disabilities. NI's abortion laws changed significantly last year following legislation...
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...
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP allows members to vote with conscience on abortion related issues following a special conference on Saturday.