Dáil to debate bill aimed at reducing abortion penalty to €1 fine

Brid Smith is bringing forward the bill and says she was trying to find a way to decriminalise abortion.

Dáil to debate bill aimed at reducing abortion penalty to €1 fine
Mon, 06 Mar, 2017 - 18:47

A bill will come before the Dáil tomorrow aimed at reducing the penalty for having an abortion to a €1 fine.

Currently women who have a termination face a potential 14-year jail term.

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