MAGINNESS - SDLP WILL OPPOSE EXTENSION OF BRITISH ABORTION
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09-09-08
SDLP Justice
Spokesperson Alban Maginness MLA has said the party will absolutely
oppose moves to extend the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland.
Mr Maginness stated:
“The
SDLP has been consistent in our total opposition to abortion and
in particular to the proposed extension of the British 1967 Act
to Northern Ireland. Our leader has written to all Westminster
MPs stating this case and our 3 MPs have been consistent on this
issue in previous votes.
“The
SDLP will do everything we can to oppose these plans and will
do so on behalf of the people who have elected us and on behalf
of those human beings who can be saved if we can effectively curb
and hold back the extension of this Act.
“In
doing so we will be seeking to maintain and preserve the fundamental
integrity of humanity which goes to the heart of human values
and the protection of life
“This
issue once again highlights why it is important that the devolution
of justice and policing powers take place as soon as possible.
Then we can ensure that important decisions such as these remain
within the control of the Assembly.”