Law expert: Legal principle 'clear' on abortion

Dr Gerry Whyte, Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, has said the legal principle is clear on abortions where it is deemed necessary to save the life of a mother.

Law expert: Legal principle 'clear' on abortion

Dr Gerry Whyte, Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, has said the legal principle is clear on abortions where it is deemed necessary to save the life of a mother.

He made the comment amid the news that Savita Halappanavar died after she was refused an abortion.

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