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Judge rules against free abortions for Northern Ireland residents

UK government rules that prevent women from Northern Ireland receiving free abortions on the NHS in England have been upheld by the British High Court.

Judge rules against free abortions for Northern Ireland residents

Thu, 08 May, 2014 - 11:35

UK government rules that prevent women from Northern Ireland receiving free abortions on the NHS in England have been upheld by the British High Court.

A test case was brought by a girl, referred to as “A”, unable to access services free of charge.

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