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Amnesty calls on Ireland to relax strict abortion laws

Published: 09 Jun 2015 - 06:36 pm | Last Updated: 13 Jan 2022 - 02:38 am


Dublin--Restrictive abortion laws in Ireland are risking the lives of pregnant women, Amnesty International said Tuesday, as it launched a campaign to encourage Dublin to change the legislation.

Abortion is allowed only when there is risk to the life of the mother -- rather than just her health.

AFP