Hospitals have ‘duty of care’ on abortion, say women

Three women who had to travel to Britain to obtain abortions have written to maternity hospitals here telling them they have a duty of care to people in similar circumstances.

The women, who told of their experiences of having to go to Britain for a termination after being diagnosed with fatal foetal abnormalities, have called for a meeting with the medical chiefs to discuss the issue.

Amanda Mellet, Ruth Bowie and Arlette Lyons are campaigning for a change in the law to legalise abortions in Ireland when the life of the child is in danger.