abortion
Abortion protests resulted in 108 calls to PSNI
The Department of Health has defended the use of protest buffer zones outside abortion clinics since 2023
Pope’s New Year’s Day message calls for commitment to protect life
Francis ushered in 2025 with a renewed appeal for the Catholic faithful to reject abortion.
Judge criticises ‘appalling and sloppy’ BBC after high-profile trial collapses
Sophie Harvey, 25, had denied procuring her own miscarriage when she was aged 19.
Abortion complications reporting call ‘a smokescreen’ to limit access, peer says
A Bill would require the Government to publish an annual report containing certain data relating to abortion complications.
Abortion rights campaigners celebrate victories in seven states
However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.
Abortion rights advocates win in four US states but lose in Florida
There were contrasting fortunes for abortion rights supporters in Missouri and Florida.
Mixed night for US abortion rights supporters after defeat in Florida
Most voters supported the Florida measure, but it fell short of the required 60% to pass constitutional amendments in the state.
Kamala Harris brands Donald Trump’s comments on protecting women ‘offensive’
The vice-president was speaking after the Republican nominee said he would protect females ‘whether the women like it or not’.
What are safe access zones and is silent prayer banned?
The zones are now in place in England and Wales, with the equivalent having come into force in Scotland in September and Northern Ireland last year.
No automatic ban on silent prayer in protected zones outside abortion clinics
The zones are coming into effect 18 months after the legislation was passed.