New abortion regulations in Northern Ireland published

Regulations for abortion services in Northern Ireland have today been laid by the UK Government.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020 - 17:13

Press Association

Regulations for abortion services in Northern Ireland have today been laid by the UK Government.

The move comes following a landmark law change last October following a private members bill at Westminster which decriminalised abortion in the region.

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