Referendum on abortion laws put back on agenda

THE prospect of a fresh referendum on changes to abortion laws increased sharply last night.

Referendum on abortion laws put back on agenda

Pressure from the European Court of Human Rights saw the Government announce the setting up of an expert group to report back within six months on how to deal with a damning judgment against Ireland last December.

The court’s ruling called for it to be made clear in what circumstances abortion is legal in Ireland.

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