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The Straight Story

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Tue Mar 12, 2013, 03:13 AM Mar 2013

(N. Ireland) Police launch probe after 100 women admit taking or buying abortion pills

A woman who is one of 100 people who admitted breaking the law by taking or helping to buy abortion pills has wished police "good luck" in seeking prosecutions

The PSNI said it is examining the open letter, signed by more than 100 people, which was published by Alliance for Choice.

The signatories provided their name and location for the document – which lists people who have taken the abortion pill or helped women here to procure it.

The 1861 Offences against the Person Act, which carries a life sentence, makes it illegal to procure drugs to cause an abortion.

Abortion is currently illegal in Northern Ireland unless a woman's life is at risk or there is a risk of permanent and serious damage to her health.

A PSNI spokeswoman on Sunday confirmed that police are "assessing" the contents of the letter.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/police-launch-probe-after-100-women-admit-taking-or-buying-abortion-pills-29121526.html

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(N. Ireland) Police launch probe after 100 women admit taking or buying abortion pills (Original Post) The Straight Story Mar 2013 OP
Good luck trying to prosecute. idwiyo Mar 2013 #1
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