Repealing the 8th: Reforming Irish Abortion Law

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Irish law only allows for abortion where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk. Even then, accessing abortion is difficult, time-consuming, and punitive. This book rejects the existing parameters of debates about abortion in Ireland and, drawing on experience from other countries, makes out the arguments for a feminist, rights-centered, and radically new approach to abortion law in Ireland.

Fiona de Londras is Professor of Global Legal Studies at the University of Birmingham. Mairead Enright is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Birmingham.

"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