Statistics show 12 abortions were allowed under NI's 'restrictive and unfit' law in 12 months

Official statistics have shown that 12 abortions were carried out in Northern Ireland between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018.

Statistics show 12 abortions were allowed under NI's 'restrictive and unfit' law in 12 months
Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 - 12:27
Digital Desk staff

Official statistics have shown that 12 abortions were carried out in Northern Ireland between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018.

More than 900 women travelled to England and Wales during the same period, according to Amnesty International Ireland.

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