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Northern Ireland Update
24 October 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
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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