Malta, Ireland, Canada : Abortion law and policy

MALTA

National Youth Parliament: nine representatives call for consultation on abortion

SOURCE/PHOTO: TVM, by Mtella’ Settembru, 13 September 2017

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CANADA

Liberals protest appointment of anti-abortion MP as chair of status of women committee

SOURCE: Globe and Mail, by Gloria Galloway, 26 September 2017

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Ontario: legislation being tabled that would make it illegal to protest outside abortion clinics.

SOURCE: Toronto Star, 4 October 2017:  

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IRELAND

Abortion committee chair says it would be ‘prudent’ to propose referendum that will pass

SOURCE: Irish Times, by Pat Leahy, 28 September 2017

Anti-abortion and pro-choice groups claim venues cancelling events

SOURCE: Irish Times, by Conor Gallagher, Kitty Holland, Marie O’Halloran, 28 September 2017