Key 21 points of legislation for terminations

HEALTH Minister Simon Harris’ referendum Bill is asking the public to grant permission to legislate for abortion. He published a policy paper, divided into 21 sections, outlining what it would entail: Abortion be allowed on grounds of risk to the health of the mother

No distinction will be made between physical and mental health

Two doctors must sanction an abortion

In case of emergency, only one doctor is required

Abortions will be permitted in cases of fatal foetal conditions

Two doctors will decide a fatal foetal diagnosis

Abortion without limitation up to 12 weeks to be introduced

A time limit will elapse between doctor approving an abortion and the operation

There will be no limit for fatal foetal ops Doctors are the professionals on the Medical Council register

Deciding doctors must always be registered with the Medical Council Doctors must report abortions to the Health Minister

Women seeking abortions will have access to a review procedure

Doctors and nurses can opt out as conscientious objectors

There will be no restrictions on the right to travel or information

It will still be an offence to provide an abortion outside the law

A woman seeking an abortion will not be guilty of an offence

The Health Minister will publish an annual report on abortions

The HSE will provide an annual report The consent issue must be adhered to The recent Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 will be repealed.