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Oct 12, 2021 · A majority of Stormont parties have backed proposals for exclusion zones banning anti-abortion protests outside sexual health centres in Northern Ireland. Protests and demonstrations would not be...
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...
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...
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 2, 2020 · 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. Dolores Kelly of the SDLP welcomed the motion, but her...
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.
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 ...
