Full abortion services in Northern Ireland 'long overdue', say campaigners

Anti-abortion and Pro Choice activists take part in separate demonstrations in the grounds of Stormont. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Pro-choice campaigners have said the implementation of full abortion services in Northern Ireland is “long overdue”.

But anti-abortion activists described it as a “black day” after Westminster intervened to order Stormont to fully commission services, after the Executive failed to progress the issue.