It has published draft heads of a Bill to show voters what would replace the current ban on abortion. The Government’s rationale is that only general access to abortion in the early stages of pregnancy caters for rape victims. But it is also true that this is a huge change in the law and in medical practice. This procedure envisages an immediate risk to life or health, such that urgent action would be necessary. Existing law prevents a termination even when there is a high likelihood that the baby will die before, during or soon after birth.

Source: The Irish Times May 24, 2018 04:07 UTC