Isle of Man: The ‘shameful’ abortion rights struggle you haven’t heard about

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by Rachel Thompson
Sept 23, 2016, Mashable
Analysis

LONDON — The Irish Sea is the body of water which stands between the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. For many, this sea is a channel to be crossed to go on holiday or to visit family. But, for the hundreds of thousands of women who have crossed this sea to get an abortion, this stretch of water has represented a critical divide in abortion rights.

This sea is also home to the Isle of Man, an island that is quietly fighting a battle to modernise its highly restrictive abortion laws.

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Source: Mashable