Share your views on the proposed abortion legislation for NI
Members of the public have until Monday 16 December to express their views on the proposed changes to abortion legislation for NI. Please participate in the online consultation so that the voice of the church is taken into account.
You can express your views at this link on the Government website.
Background
The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 (NI EF Act) places a legal duty on the UK Government, in the ongoing absence of a restored Northern Ireland Executive, to create a new framework to provide lawful access to abortion services in Northern Ireland by 31 March 2020.
In accordance with this duty, the UK Government is now consulting on a new regulatory framework for lawful access to abortion services in Northern Ireland. The health and safety of women and girls, and clarity and certainty for the medical profession, are at the forefront of the Government’s consideration in developing the new legal framework.
Find out more about the proposed legislation and consultation here.