Ireland to hold referendum on abortion laws next year
Women convicted of having an illegal termination in Ireland currently face up to 14 years in prison.
Tuesday 26 September 2017
By Bethan Staton, News Reporter
Ireland is to hold a referendum on whether to scrap its ban on abortion, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced.
The vote will take place in May or June next year, shortly before a visit from Pope Francis.
Abortion is currently illegal in the Republic of Ireland, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
Continued at source: Sky News: http://news.sky.com/story/ireland-to-hold-referendum-on-abortion-laws-next-year-11054540