Gay marriage and abortion: Why are there different laws in Northern Ireland?
July 23, 2019
The strict laws on abortion and the ban on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland are set to change.
A bill bringing laws more in line with the rest of the UK, where access to abortion is easier and same-sex marriage is legal, has passed its final stage in Westminster.
How does Northern Ireland differ?
At the moment, same-sex marriage is not legal and access to abortion is severely restricted.
Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-49009056