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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Northern Ireland Update

24 October 2022 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Chris Heaton-Harris Con Daventry

NHSNorthern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government will commission the provision of abortion services in Northern Ireland.
  • Necessary funding will be provided for training and recruitment of staff.
  • The Secretary of State will meet with Health and Social Care Trust Chief Executives to facilitate the process.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the implementation of recommendations from the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women regarding abortion rights in Northern Ireland.

Action requested

The UK Government will commission the provision of abortion services in Northern Ireland, providing necessary funding for training and recruitment of staff to ensure these services are available. The Secretary of State will meet with Health and Social Care Trust Chief Executives to facilitate this process.

Key facts

  • The Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 came into force on the 20th May 2022.
  • 21 October marks three years since the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland.
  • The UK Government will provide funding to Health and Social Care Trusts for training and recruitment to implement abortion services.
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