Ireland: Restrict ‘keyboard warriors’ in abortion debate

Restrict ‘keyboard warriors’ in abortion debate

02 October 2017

Reporting restrictions imposed on broadcast stations during referendums should be adopted for the online world due to the “horrible” nature of “keyboard warrior” attacks during the early stages of the pro-choice and pro-life Eighth Amendment campaigns, writes Fiachra O’Cionnaith.

Labour TD Joan Burton and Fianna Fáil health spokesperson Billy Kelleher said Government should consider the move in a bid to limit the potential damage caused by the most extreme elements of both campaigns during the debate on the issue over the coming months.

Continued at source: http://www.beat102103.com/news/restrict-keyboard-warriors-abortion-debate/

Pro-choice campaigners in London urge ‘respectful debate’ ahead of Irish abortion vote

Pro-choice campaigners in London urge 'respectful debate' ahead of Irish abortion vote
Irish Independent
Sep 30, 2017

Pro-choice campaigners have gathered in London to call for a change to Ireland's strict abortion laws, expressing the hope that the country will engage in "respectful debate" ahead of the 2018 referendum.

The event was one of the first rallies since the Irish Government set an indicative timescale of early summer next year for a referendum on the section of the state's constitution that ensures tight legal restrictions on terminations.

Continued at source: http://campus.ie/surviving-college/pro-choice-campaigners-london-urge-respectful-debate-ahead-irish-abortion-vote

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