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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...
Feb 16, 2021 · 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 passed...
23 hours ago · In the preceding months, the issuing of anti-abortion departmental guidelines by anti-abortion Minister for Health Poots (DUP), led to a significant decrease in abortions, with medics operating in fear of prosecution (Bloomer, Pierson, & McNeilly, Citation 2017a). The efforts of Ewart and Christie led to a legislative proposal supported by the Minister for Justice David Ford (Alliance Party ...
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.
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...
Jun 8, 2022 · A bid by DUP and SDLP assembly members to ban abortions being performed by private clinics fails to pass as it does not get cross-community support in the NI Assembly.
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.