Abortion bill signed into Irish law by President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has passed new laws allowing abortion in Ireland under certain circumstances.

Abortion bill signed into Irish law by President Higgins
Tue, 30 Jul, 2013 - 13:47

President Michael D Higgins has passed new laws allowing abortion in Ireland under certain circumstances.

Higgins signed off on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 without referring it to the Supreme Court after meeting his advisers, the Council of State, yesterday.

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