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Working group calls for full decriminalisation of abortion
Over 20 civil society organisations and healthcare providers led by the National Women's Council have called for full decriminalisation of abortion in Ireland.
It is part of a submission by the Abortion Working Group ahead of a review of Ireland's legislation on abortion.
The group says full decriminalisation is in line with Word Health Organization guidance to remove "the chilling effect" on healthcare providers.
It says the mandatory three-day wait period needs to be scrapped to ensure timely access to abortion.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0315/1286468-abortion-legislation/