The WSM has always argued that the X-Case legislation was not enough but even so we were
shocked to finally see the details of the bill Fine Gael and Labour are preparing. We
expected it to be a small but almost insignificant step foward. Instead there is a clear
danger that women with unwanted pregnancies will be worse off than before if the final
bill resembles what has been presented so far. --- Three of the key problems are ---women
will be forced prove they are suicidal to 3 doctors and it appears these doctors must all
agree with each other or the women will have to appeal to another 3. ---- Women who choose
abortion in Ireland trhought the use of pills ordered onliine will face 14 years in
prison. ---- there are provisions for other people to be able to take court cases to try
and stop a women having an abortion
Our position remains that any women who wishes and abortion should be able to obtain one
on request as part of a free health service.
Background reading at http://www.wsm.ie/pro-choice
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