Lawyers for No confident public will reject repeal of Eighth Amendment

Lawyers for No confident public will reject repeal of Eighth Amendment
Benedict O Floinn says proposal to remove rights of unborn from Constitution ‘clearly unjust’

April 27, 2018
Barry Roche

The Irish people will reject the Government’s proposal to repeal the Eighth Amendment because they feel uncomfortable with it paving the way for abortion on demand, a leading lawyer campaigning for a No vote has predicted.

Barrister Benedict O Floinn BL of the Lawyers for No group said if it was any other issue other than abortion, the matter would have been settled by now. He expressed confidence the referendum would be defeated, the Government will accept the result and the issue will not trouble the Irish people again.

Continued: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/abortion-referendum/lawyers-for-no-confident-public-will-reject-repeal-of-eighth-amendment-1.3476489

27.04.2018

Ireland – Lawyer groups launch campaigns on both sides of abortion debate

Lawyer groups launch campaigns on both sides of abortion debate
Both sides are highlighting the legal effect of the Eighth Amendment

19 Apr 2018
Michael Staines

Two separate groups from the legal profession are launching campaigns advocating for both sides in the upcoming abortion referendum.

One group, which includes practicing barristers and solicitors along with former Judges, launched a statement in favour of a 'No' vote this afternoon.

Continued: https://www.newstalk.com/Lawyer-groups-launch-campaigns-on-both-sides-of-abortion-debate-

19.04.2018