The current state of abortion law and practice in Northern Ireland

Pauline Daniels; Patricia Campbell; Clinton  Alison

doi:10.12968/bjon.2013.22.6.326

The current state of abortion law and practice in Northern Ireland

Pauline Daniels, Patricia Campbell, Clinton Alison

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Abstract

This paper reviews current abortion law and practice in Northern Ireland (NI). It explores the origins of NI's abortion law and its complexity in relation to current practice. it reviews issues relating to women seeking terminations in NI and Great Britain and reviews attempts by the Family Planning Association NI to require the Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety NI to provide guidance for health professionals engaged in this practice. The paper also discusses some of the issues surrounding abortion in NI and seeks to explain why this subject is causing controversy and debate, especially following a judicial review in February and Marie Stopes opening a termination service in Belfast.

Original language	English
Pages	326-328
Number of pages	3
Volume	22
No.	6
Specialist publication	British Journal of Nursing
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2013.22.6.326
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

Abortion law, conscientious objection, counselling, family planning association

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