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Northern Ireland abortion law: Large crowds in Belfast for opposing rallies

Northern Ireland abortion law: Large crowds in Belfast for opposing rallies

7 September 2019

Two rallies, one organised by those who support abortion law change in NI and the other by those who oppose it, have taken place in Belfast city centre.

Both protests attracted large crowds, and combined to close roads and halt traffic.

The rallies have taken place ahead of an anticipated change in the rules around abortion in Northern Ireland.

Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-49620685

07.09.2019
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UK – Abortion clause will not work, says Baroness O’Loan

Abortion clause will not work, says Baroness O'Loan

July 16, 2019

An attempt by MPs to liberalise abortion in Northern Ireland is "not workable" in its current form, Baroness Nuala O'Loan has said.

Last week, MPs voted to change Northern Ireland's abortion law and introduce same-sex marriage if devolution is not restored at Stormont by 21 October.

Baroness O'Loan said MPs had "hijacked" a Northern Ireland bill to push through changes without any consultation.
Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-48987631

16.07.2019
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