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Irish abortion bill becomes law
Source: BBC
30 July 2013 Last updated at 20:09 GMT
Irish abortion bill becomes law
Abortions under limited circumstances will be allowed in the Republic of Ireland under a new law.
The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act will allow terminations to be carried out where there is a threat to the life of the mother.
It will also be allowed where there is medical consensus that the expectant mother will take her own life over her pregnancy.
Irish President Michael D Higgins signed the bill into law on Tuesday.
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Irish abortion bill becomes law
Abortions under limited circumstances will be allowed in the Republic of Ireland under a new law.
The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act will allow terminations to be carried out where there is a threat to the life of the mother.
It will also be allowed where there is medical consensus that the expectant mother will take her own life over her pregnancy.
Irish President Michael D Higgins signed the bill into law on Tuesday.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23507923