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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).
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.
The purpose of this research project is to consider, specifically: the language used in political debate to describe women, the foetus and. the act of abortion; and from this to examine the underlying gendered assumptions. and stereotypes which exist towards women and their agency in Northern Ireland.
• 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
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.
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.
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...
