Brandon Lewis failed to comply with duties over lack of abortion services, judge rules

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis failed to comply with his duties over providing abortion services, a judge has ruled (Victoria Jones/PA)

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis failed to comply with his duties by not expeditiously ensuring provision for full abortion services for women in the region, a High Court judge has ruled.

But Mr Justice Colton declined to make any order compelling Mr Lewis to set out a timetable for the provision of the services.