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Aug 22, 2024 · In the meantime, the anti-abortion MLAs in the Assembly sought to restrict the new law. A Private Member Bill, Severe Foetal Impairment, was tabled by DUP MLA Paul Givan, in 2021. This bill sought to amend the abortion regulations, to make abortion on the grounds of severe foetal impairment unlawful in Northern Ireland.
Oct 12, 2021 · Sinn Fein, Alliance, the SDLP and Ulster Unionists were among parties in favour of the move. But the DUP and TUV said they were strongly opposed to it, arguing it could affect the rights of...
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.
The police are investigating up to 50 potential breaches of laws providing safe access zones (SAZs) outside abortion clinics in Northern Ireland.
The DUP has proposed a new law to prevent abortions being carried out in NI in cases of non-fatal disabilities. NI's abortion laws changed significantly last year following legislation passed...
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...
May 19, 2022 · On the campaign trail, one SDLP candidate suggested anti-abortion activists should “get a life” – and soon apologized. Pro-choice doctors in Northern Ireland’s hospitals welcomed Lewis’ move.
