Supreme Court to hear appeal on extent of rights of unborn

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the State concerning a significant High Court judgment which found the word “unborn” in the Constitution means an unborn “child” with rights beyond the right to life.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2017 - 18:18

By Ann O'Loughlin

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