How can a state control swallowing? The home use of abortion pills in Ireland

Evidence suggests that there is widespread home use of abortion pills in Ireland and that ending a pregnancy in this way is potentially safer than the alternatives available to many women. This paper argues that there is a strong case for women with unwanted pregnancies to be offered truthful and objective information regarding the use of abortion pills by trusted local professionals and, further, that this is possible within existing law. A move in this direction would not, however, negate the need for legal reform to address the fundamental moral incoherence of a law that treats women who terminate pregnancies within Ireland as criminals but those who travel to access services overseas as victims in need of support.

Source: Reproductive Health Matters - November 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sally Sheldon Tags: ISSUES IN CURRENT POLICY Source Type: research