Decriminalise pregnancy termination in Northern Ireland

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Even though Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, pregnancy termination remains illegal in the country in almost every circumstance, including rape, incest and fatal foetal abnormality. Anyone involved in an unlawful abortion can be sentenced to up to life imprisonment, including doctors.

Numerous women have recently been prosecuted for having pregnancy terminations or helping others to do so, including a mother who is currently awaiting trial for helping her 15 year old daughter access abortion pills. Doctors are also at risk of prosecution, meaning that patient confidentiality is void with regards to abortion and miscarriage. Human rights is not an area devolved to Northern Ireland. We in England can address the subject and support a law reform in Northern Ireland.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Changing the law on abortion in Northern Ireland would be the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

If you'd like to send your petition to the Northern Ireland Assembly, you can find the contact details here:

http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/about-the-assembly/contact-us/

Timeline

18 Apr 2017	Petition opened for signatures
26 Apr 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Apr 2017

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