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07/07/2014
Pro-Life Rally Held In Belfast
A pro-life rally was held in Belfast city centre on Saturday, in protest over proposed changes to abortion laws in Northern Ireland.
Protestors marched from Custom House Square to City Hall and back. Organisers of the event claim that "thousands" of people turned out in support of the rally.
Under current legislation, terminations are only allowed in Northern Ireland to save the mother's life, or if there is a risk of permanent and serious damage to her mental or physical health.
Justice Minister David Ford has proposed a change that would allow women to terminate pregnancy where fatal foetal abnormalities is detected.
The rally was held to protest this change.
A small counter, pro-choice, protest was held at city hall.
(MH/CD)
Protestors marched from Custom House Square to City Hall and back. Organisers of the event claim that "thousands" of people turned out in support of the rally.
Under current legislation, terminations are only allowed in Northern Ireland to save the mother's life, or if there is a risk of permanent and serious damage to her mental or physical health.
Justice Minister David Ford has proposed a change that would allow women to terminate pregnancy where fatal foetal abnormalities is detected.
The rally was held to protest this change.
A small counter, pro-choice, protest was held at city hall.
(MH/CD)
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