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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...
Dec 14, 2021 · 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. DUP MLA Christopher Stalford said he was disappointed that...
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...
Oct 24, 2019 · As the people of Northern Ireland gain a deeper understanding of these extreme abortion laws, they will make a judgement on abortion and those parties who stepped back from intervening.
- Carla Lockhart
May 19, 2018 · The repeal of the Eighth Amendment would remove one of the harshest abortion restrictions in the world, where women can face up to 14 years in prison for seeking an abortion in almost any circumstance.
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.
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.
