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Woman arrested for silent prayer seeks clear verdict as charges are dropped, but further proceedings are suggested

A woman who was arrested and charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, has had the charges against her dropped, but has been told that the charges could be reinstated and prosecuted at a later date. She has committed to seeking a clear verdict on the case.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Portuguese court rejects euthanasia law, ruling it as unconstitutional

The Constitutional court in Portugal has ruled that a proposed law that would legalise euthanasia in the country is unconstitutional, on the basis that the conditions upon which a person may avail of the euthanasia is unclear.

Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows, Roe V Wade

“We’re not yet done.” Thousands of Americans attend first post-Roe March for Life

The first March for Life in the U.S. since the overturning of Roe v. Wade has seen huge crowds throng Washington DC vowing to continue supporting woman and babies until abortion becomes unthinkable.

exclusion zones, Pro-life

WATCH: MPs warn about 'thought crimes' as arrests for prayer continues

Northern Ireland MPs have challenged British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on exclusion zones banning silent prayer at abortion centres in Britain, in a heated exchange in the House of Commons.

Abortion: UK

Lack of childcare support influenced abortion decisions, UK survey finds

A recent survey discovered that 6 in 10 women said that the lack of childcare support influenced their decision to have an abortion, whereas approximately 1 in 5 women reported it to be the main reason.

Abortion: Ireland

Thank you: Our media adverts on keep 3-day wait campaign and helping women choose life

Before Christmas, thanks to your help, the Life Institute began a campaign that urges people to contact their TDs and demand that the 3-day waiting period be retained. Because of your support, we were able to place these adverts in newspapers across the country.

Down Syndrome

“Irish Goodbye" Actor with Down syndrome on Oscar nomination

A film shot in Antrim and featuring acclaimed Belfast actor, James Martin, who has Down syndrome, is now on a shortlist for an Oscar nomination.

Media Bias, Pro-life

MSNBC host criticised after scolding reporter for saying “pro-life”

MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell, has been widely criticised online after she scolded a reporter and colleague during a live report because he used the term “pro-life”.

Abortion, Doctors / Medics

Medics must speak with one voice on upholding freedom of conscience, conference hears

Medics must speak with one voice on the need to uphold and strengthen freedom of conscience, and to ensure that no-one is compelled to perform an abortion, a conference organised by Doctors For Life has heard.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Canadian doctor boasts of euthanising patients as concerns rise over Canada’s MAiD law

As concerns are arising over Canada’s assisted suicide law, a Canadian doctor has boasted about euthanising a patient who was considered incapable of making the decision to end their life.

Abortion, Abortion: Ireland, Abortion Politicians

Bill seeking removal of all restrictions on abortion passes first stage in Dáil

A Bill to amend Ireland’s abortion law to decriminalise the provision of abortion in Ireland has passed its first stage in the Dáil.

Abortion

“You will regret it your whole life”. Pussycat Doll singer on abortion

Kaya Jones, a former Pussycat Doll singer, opened up about undergoing three abortions during her singing career, and shares the pain and regret she has suffered in order to urge women to avoid undergoing an abortion themselves.

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