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Aug 22, 2024 · 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, 2017a).
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 · One hospital trust covering the predominantly Catholic west of Northern Ireland stopped all abortion services last year and instead advises women on its website to seek “free abortion care in England.”
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...
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 at...
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...
The BBC reported in October that with the exception of the DUP - which opposes any change to Northern Ireland's law – and Sinn Féin who support decriminalisation, the other main parties; Alliance, the SDLP and the Ulster Unionists all allow a freedom of conscience approach amongst its members.
