Rebecca Long-Bailey opposes abortion after 24 weeks on the grounds of disability
Labour leadership contender Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she disagrees with the law allowing abortion after 24 weeks on the grounds of disability.
Abortion
Let women take all abortion pills at home, say doctors
Women should be able to take abortion pills in their own home without seeing a doctor face to face, leading medics have said.
Campaigners against liberalisation of NI abortion law ‘shine light for life’
A silent protest against liberalisation of abortion laws in Belfast has “shone a light for life”, organisers said.
DUP urges action to fill abortion ‘vacuum’
The DUP has called for action to fill a “dangerous vacuum” in the law around abortion in Northern Ireland.
What are the main General Election issues in Northern Ireland?
As the battle for Northern Ireland’s 18 seats gets under way, here are some of the main issues likely to be raised on the doorsteps over the coming six weeks.
Unrestricted abortion proposed for NI up to 14 weeks
Unrestricted abortion would be available in Northern Ireland up to 12 or 14 weeks under Government proposals.
Artist stages counter-protest in City Square in support of abortion rights
A local artist’s spontaneous counter-protest to an abortion rights gathering has been shared online more than 1,000 times.
Tiffany Haddish cancels show in US state over anti-abortion legislation
Actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish has said she chose to join a boycott of the US state of Georgia after she read the state’s new anti-abortion legislation.
Number of women in Dundee having abortions climbs to highest level on record
The number of women in Dundee having abortions is at its highest level on record, amid a spike in older women requesting the procedure.
Google tightens rules on abortion adverts
Google has updated its rules on advertising related to abortion, forcing companies to apply for approval first and disclosing their stance in search results.
Lady Gaga joins list of celebrities condemning Alabama abortion law
Lady Gaga has joined the list of celebrities condemning Alabama’s strict new laws virtually outlawing abortions.
Milla Jovovich reveals ‘horrific’ emergency abortion as she criticises US laws
Actress Milla Jovovich has revealed she underwent an emergency abortion as she became the latest celebrity to criticise strict laws in the US.
Jameela Jamil says abortion was ‘best decision I ever made’ as she slams US law
Jameela Jamil has hit out at what she called an “upsetting, inhumane” abortion law in the US, saying she once had a termination and that it was the “best decision” she ever made.
Campaigners return to court over home abortion pills
An anti-abortion group that lost its legal challenge against a Scottish Government move to allow women to take abortion pills at home is to return to court.
Derry Girls stars help deliver abortion petition to Northern Ireland Secretary
Two stars of Channel 4’s Derry Girls have demanded the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland as they delivered a 60,000-strong petition to Secretary of State Karen Bradley.
Derry Girls duo take campaign for NI abortion reform to Westminster
Stars of hit TV show Derry Girls are heading to Westminster to demand changes to Northern Ireland’s abortion laws.
Chris O’Dowd praises social progress as celebrities react to abortion vote
Hollywood star Chris O’Dowd has said Ireland is experiencing a wave of social progress as his home country voted by a landslide vote to reform its strict abortion laws.
Celebrities react as exit poll suggests Ireland has voted for abortion reform
Celebrities have reacted to an exit poll that suggests Ireland has voted in favour of abortion reform in a historic referendum.
Ed Sheeran distances himself from anti-abortion campaign over use of song
Ed Sheeran has denounced anti-abortion campaigners after they used one of his tracks.
Google bans abortion ads ahead of Irish referendum
Google is to ban all adverts related to Ireland’s abortion referendum.