“In studying law in Trinity in Dublin, I realised how difficult it was, because of the constitution, to make the law more compassionate.”Quick guide The Irish abortion referendum Show Hide The Irish abortion referendum Ireland is to vote on abortion law reform next month. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A group of young Irish people at a rally in support of the yes campaign in Wapping, east London. Sharon Canavan, 28, in Warwickshire, was determined to go home to vote yes after experiencing complications in a pregnancy while in the UK. As polls narrow before the abortion vote, is rural Ireland setting up a Brexit moment? On Friday, a similar rally for the no side was organised by the campaign group London Irish United for Life.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2018 05:00 UTC