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Book SynopsisIrish law only currently allows for abortion where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk. A constitutional referendum will be held in 2018 to liberalise abortion law. This book offers practical proposals for policymakers and advocates, including model legislation, making it an essential campaigning tool leading up to the referendum.
Trade Review"Nuanced, detailed and clearly explained, even for laypeople like me. A map through the quagmire of Ireland’s reproductive laws” Tara Flynn, Comedian, Actor and Repeal the 8th Campaigner
"A quick and mandatory read for anyone seeking the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about the 8th Amendment.” Mara Clarke, Founder, Abortion Support Network.
"This text's novel proposals for Irish abortion law reform make it an essential read." Brid A Ni Ghrainne, Sheffield University
"An incisive, forensic and comprehensive analysis of the legal implications of the 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution in 1983." Linda Connolly, Maynooth University
"This careful analysis of the 8th amendment, with its succinct roadmap for reform, should be compulsory reading for Irish legislators." Sandra McAvoy, Historian
"This concise critique cuts through decades of controversy with a compelling case for repeal and proposes a workable legislative solution. Bravo!" Ailbhe Smyth, Convenor, Coalition to Repeal the 8th
Table of ContentsThe case for repealing the 8th The Constitution after the 8th A rights-based approach to abortion Accessing abortion care: principles for legislative design Model legislation Conclusion
