abortion law

Anti-abortion protestors to be fined under new legislation

Anti-abortion protestors to be fined under new legislation

Anti-abortion protestors could face jail time. Cabinet is set to approve ‘Safe Access Zones’ around healthcare settings that provide abortions. This includes hospitals and GP practices, as well as family planning clinics. This morning, Minister Stephen Donnelly will seek approval to introduce the legislation. It is likely to come into effect by the end of […]

4 years ago

Judge temporarily blocks Texas abortion law

Judge temporarily blocks Texas abortion law

The abortion law is an “offensive deprivation” of women’s rights. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new law blocking abortions in Texas. The law has banned most abortions in the country’s second-biggest state since September. US District Judge Robert Pitman made the order on Wednesday, October 6th. Pitman said Senate Bill 8 denies people […]

5 years ago