NI Pro-life Group condemns introduction of radical abortion regime

The initiation of a radical new abortion regime in Northern Ireland today has been condemned by the pro-life group Both Lives Matter.

In a statement, the group said the previous law recognised and protected both lives in every pregnancy, saving an estimated 100 thousand people from being aborted.

In its place will be unrestricted abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy; abortion on undefined mental health grounds up until the twenty fourth week of pregnancy; abortion for ‘serious disability’ up to birth and only limited conscientious protections for some healthcare workers.

Marion Woods, services advocate for Both Lives Matter said the law has changed but their position hasn’t and both lives in pregnancy will always matter. “These are bad laws created through a bad process and in time, the Northern Ireland Assembly can and should restore lost protections and introduce new laws and policies fit for the 21st century. Rather than continue down this path which dehumanises us as women and our preborn children, we must strive to create something truly humane; a new society where every life matters and all life is enabled, and women aren’t told they need to choose between their life and wellbeing and their own child.”