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# abortion - Today’s News
FactCheck: Nuala O'Loan corrects claim made on Morning Ireland that 90% of abortions a result of morning after pill
The former NI Police Ombudsman made the comments in a Morning Ireland interview yesterday.
# abortion - Yesterday’s News
Same-sex marriage legalised and abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland
The British government has assumed responsibility for introducing regulations to provide access to abortion by next April.
Why can't same-sex couples in Northern Ireland get married until next year?
The first ceremonies could take place on the week of Valentine’s Day 2020.
# abortion - Monday 21 October, 2019
Walkouts from DUP and SDLP amid farcical scenes in Stormont
Private members’ legislation aimed at thwarting the imposition of abortion reform in Northern Ireland were not accepted.
Explainer: Why are some Northern Irish MLAs returning to Stormont?
Other parties are calling the return to Stormont a ‘stunt’.
# abortion - Saturday 19 October, 2019
The Explainer: What are Northern Ireland’s abortion laws and how might they be changing?
We look at how legislation passed in Westminster is set to change abortion laws in Northern Ireland.
# abortion - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Foster backs call for Stormont restoration as NI abortion to be decriminalised by Westminster
The move to decriminalise abortion will only be halted if the Stormont executive is restored by 21 October.
# abortion - Friday 4 October, 2019
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to controversial Louisiana abortion law
The case is seen as a test for two new judges appointed by Donald Trump.
# abortion - Thursday 3 October, 2019
High Court in Belfast rules Northern Ireland abortion law breaches human rights
Legislation decriminalising abortion may be introduced this month if the Stormont executive doesn’t resume.
# abortion - Monday 30 September, 2019
Church leaders call for restoration of Stormont to stop abortion law being passed in North
Abortion will be decriminalised in the North if the collapsed assembly is not restored by 21 October.
# abortion - Saturday 28 September, 2019
PHOTOS: Large crowds take to the streets of Dublin for this year's March for Choice
This is the first March for Choice since Ireland enacted abortion legislation in December.
Large crowds expected at March for Choice in Dublin this afternoon
This will be the first March for Choice since Ireland enacted abortion legislation in December.
# abortion - Thursday 26 September, 2019
Drew Harris says existing legislation adequate in dealing with protests outside abortion centres
In July, Minister Simon Harris said exclusion zones outside hospitals and GP surgeries will be a “major priority”.
# abortion - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
US judge blocks state law that would ban abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy
A judge in Kansas City said the law violates a previous Supreme Court ruling.
# abortion - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
El Salvador: Woman who was jailed after her baby was stillborn is acquitted in court
The 21-year-old said “it was hard the whole time I was inside.”
# abortion - Friday 19 July, 2019
Simon Harris tells HSE poor coverage of abortion services in west and north west 'is a real concern'
In May, Harris spoke to representatives of the HSE about why abortion services are available in just half of maternity hospitals and units.
# abortion - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
Conscientious objection prevents full rollout of abortion services in several maternity hospitals
The Health Department said it will be asking the HSE to fully implement abortion services in all maternity hospitals and units by September.
# abortion - Thursday 11 July, 2019
'The DUP didn't want this, but some will be relieved': What happens now in Northern Ireland?
These votes have been a long-time coming – but make the return of power-sharing much less likely.
# abortion - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Harris accused of letting abortion protest exclusion zones 'fall off the agenda'
The group that staged a protest outside the National Maternity Hospital with three small white coffins plans to return this Saturday.
# abortion - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
London Irish campaigners taking British government to court over Northern Ireland abortion laws
The group claims the secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley, is legally obliged to take action in the absence of the devolved Assembly.
# abortion - Thursday 4 July, 2019
Manslaughter charges dropped against US woman who lost her baby after being shot while pregnant
27 year-old Marshae Jones was shot during a fight last December.
# abortion - Friday 21 June, 2019
My Options website has over 170,000 visits since last December
The majority of visitors to the site are female, around 82%
# abortion - Saturday 15 June, 2019
German court fines two doctors over abortion 'advertising'
The ruling comes after the recent easing of a Nazi-era law banning practitioners from advertising of pregnancy terminations.
# abortion - Thursday 13 June, 2019
Number of Irish women travelling to England and Wales for abortions dropped in 2018
The number of Irish women ordering abortion pills online increased in 2018.
# abortion - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
Peadar Tóibín tells Dáil that family at centre of Holles Street termination case believe it was an "illegal abortion"
Tóibín was speaking to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar under Dáil privilege today.
# abortion - Thursday 30 May, 2019
Louisiana lawmakers pass controversial 'heartbeat' abortion ban
Restrictions passed by a number of US States recently are expected to be blocked in lower courts and eventually appealed to the Supreme Court.
# abortion - Thursday 23 May, 2019
'It's taking time': Together for Yes to continue campaigning one year on from result of repeal vote
Sunday marks one year since the result of the 8th amendment referendum was announced.
# abortion - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.
HSE to spend up to €60k on abortion in Ireland research study
Abortion services were introduced in Ireland earlier this year.
# abortion - Monday 20 May, 2019
The Explainer: Why are so many US states tightening abortion laws right now?
With a Supreme Court dominated by conservatives and a pro-life president, this type of shift in abortion legislation had been expected for some time – so what happens now?
# abortion - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother
Trump’s comments come after several US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions.
# abortion - Saturday 18 May, 2019
Couple at centre of Holles Street abortion case 'utterly, utterly devastated'
An external review is due to be carried out into the circumstances around the abortion.
# abortion - Friday 17 May, 2019
External review expected to be carried out into abortion at National Maternity Hospital
The review is expected to be carried out by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Britain.
# abortion - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Peadar Tóibín hits out at larger parties: 'If you vote Fianna Fáil, you get Fine Gael'
Aontú has 53 candidates running in the local elections.
Why are abortion laws being restricted in the US right now?
This week has seen a lot of discussion around abortion laws in the US state of Georgia and Alabama – but what is the situation countrywide?
'A sad day for women in Alabama' as strict abortion ban signed into law
The legislation would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a crime punishable by up to 99 years in prison.
# abortion - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
99-year prison terms and no exceptions for rape victims as Alabama senate passes toughest abortion ban bill in US
Performing an abortion could see doctors handed 99-year prison sentences.
# abortion - Sunday 12 May, 2019
Actress Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike to protest abortion laws in Georgia
A list of Hollywood stars had threatened in late March to refuse to work in Georgia if it adopted the new abortion restrictions.
# abortion - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Row breaks out in Alabama senate over 'foetal heartbeat' abortion law
If Alabama’s new laws are challenged, pro-life politicians are hoping it will eventually be brought before the Supreme Court.
# abortion - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Ten out of 19 maternity units have abortion services in place
The HSE has said that “service demand remains within the predicted limits” in relation to abortion services.
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