In October the UK government launched a consultation* on abortion legislation due to be imposed upon Northern Ireland in early 2020.
The consultation asks for views on the whole framework including questions that propose a 12- or 14-week termination limit. Other areas covered are the questions of whether exclusion zones should be put in place around clinics, and how to deal with the issue of conscientious objection. Question 15 leaves space for any further comments to be made about the proposed new legal framework, providing respondents the opportunity to explain why abortion should not be allowed.
The consultation closes on 16 December at 11:45pm and responses can either be filled in online or printed and sent in (Annex D has the questions in printable format). The consultation is not restricted to residents of Northern Ireland.
