Campaign groups want recommendations of coroner adopted

The verdict prompted pro and anti-abortion campaigners to unite in their demands for officials to immediately enact clearer medical guidelines.

Campaign groups want recommendations of coroner adopted

The Pro Life Campaign and Abortion Rights Campaign both called for the Irish Medical Council to adopt the coroner’s recommendation for clarity on medical intervention among pregnant women.

Berry Kiely of the Pro Life Campaign said the issue was a matter of urgency, but accused pro-choice campaigners of “exploiting” Savita’s death to enhance their own cause.

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