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MAGINNESS - SDLP WILL OPPOSE EXTENSION OF BRITISH ABORTION
ACT HERE 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.” |
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