New abortion law campaign group launched

Friday, 2 September 2016 00:00

A local group which wants to see Manx abortion laws protected has launched a new campaign.

The Island's branch of Humanity and Equality in Abortion Reform held its inaugral meeting at the Manx Legion in Douglas - spokeswoman Hannah Grove and two guest speakers explained their expectations for changes to abortion law:

The group wants government to look at ways in which the legislation can be reinforced with improvements to pregnancy support, disability discrimination and protecting the mental health of the mother.

Hannah explains what HEAR wants to get across:

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