Search results
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 special...
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...
Alliance for Choice was set up in 1996, we campaign for free, safe and legal abortion access in Northern Ireland, an end to the criminalisation of women and pregnant people and an end to the harassment of people using reproductive health services.
• 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, served to raise the need for change at Westminster. Stella
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.
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.
