‘The consultant said it was the law’

The heartbroken husband of Savita Halappanavar has spoken of the days leading to her death.

Praveen Halappanavar, 34, claimed his wife was ultimately prevented by a consultant from having a medical termination because “it is the law, that this is a Catholic country”.

Speaking from his native India, the Boston Scientific engineer said his wife, who was 17 weeks pregnant, came to Galway University Hospital on Sunday, Oct 21.