The last year, 2018, has seen an increased focus on abortion law in Northern Ireland. For those of us who have been continuing to progress the Both Lives Matter campaign message, a message that is pro-both, that doesn’t pit a woman against her preborn child, it has been a year with many highs and lows. We… Read more »

Introduction Life Northern Ireland (Life NI) welcomes the opportunity to comment on this inquiry into abortion law in Northern Ireland.  Life NI have existed in Northern Ireland for 38 years. Our main objective is to provide care; support and non-directive counselling though our Pregnancy Matters service[1]for those facing unexpected pregnancy or needing help during pregnancy or after having a baby.  We believe in the sanctity of life from… Read more »

The Guardian reports that all UK flour is to be fortified with folic acid. The measure is intended to reduce the risk of unborn children developing disabilities like spina bifida, or other conditions that can be fatal to the child. The newspaper cites a study that estimated 2,000 children would have been spared a disability… Read more »

Life is pleased that Diana Johnson’s extreme abortion bill did not advance in the House of Commons today as the abortion lobby hoped. The bill was due to have its second reading but faced objections from MPs meaning that it could not proceed today. It is uncertain whether Ms Johnson will try to have another… Read more »

Life calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Karen Bradley not to bow to pressure from political allies of the abortion industry and impose abortion on Northern Ireland through the back door. Today pro-abortion MPs were able to get an amendment to the Northern Ireland Bill which imposes a duty on the Secretary… Read more »