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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).
• Combat gender-based stereotypes regarding women’s primary role as mothers. • Protect those seeking abortion from harassment by anti-abortion protestors. From 2018 onwards, a campaign by activists highlighted the significance of the CEDAW findings and, in light of the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly at the time,
Abortion-related deaths and morbidity are largely preventable by providing safe abortion care (performed in line with clinical best practice) and timely post-abortion care, as well as by access to contraception and comprehensive sexuality education
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.
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...
In 2016 the Northern Ireland government issued a clarification that medical personnel treating women who present with miscarriage symptoms do not have an obligation to inquire about or report on attempted abortion. But research has shown.
women who wish to access abortion are in some way ‘at risk’ This chapter presents initial findings from a study funded by the British Academy on the political discourse of abortion in Northern Ireland.
