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Irish Parliament Votes to Eliminate Three-Day Abortion Waiting Period

18 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Ireland's parliament has voted to eliminate the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortions during early pregnancy. This waiting period was originally included in the 2018 referendum to secure support for the abortion ban.
The Dáil's approval of the bill paves the way for it to be reviewed by a parliamentary committee, with the potential for it to become law later this year or next.
The three-day waiting period was a contentious aspect of the legislation that followed the 2018 referendum, which legalized abortion in Ireland. Advocates for reproductive rights argued that such waiting periods serve as unnecessary barriers to accessing timely medical care.
The removal of the three-day waiting period reflects a significant shift in Ireland's approach to reproductive rights, indicating a growing recognition of women's autonomy in making healthcare decisions. This legislative change may also signal a broader trend towards liberalization of abortion laws in the country, a…

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