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Irish Abortion Referendum
Sinead Redmond, an advocate of expanding abortion rights, and Caroline Simons, an opponent discuss the Irish abortion referendum. What does the argument say about Ireland today?
On May 25th Irish voters face a choice - by way of a referendum they can either keep a constitutional amendment which outlaws abortion in all but the most exceptional circumstances, OR they can change their constitution and pave the way for the legalisation of abortion. Given Ireland's history, culture and religion it is a fierce debate. Stephen Sackur is joined by two campaigners - Sinead Redmond, an advocate of expanding abortion rights, and Caroline Simons an opponent - what does the argument and the likely outcome say about Ireland today?
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Tue 22 May 201814:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
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How will Ireland vote on abortion?
Duration: 02:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Sinead Redmond |
| Interviewed Guest | Caroline Simons |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 May 201803:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 21 May 201808:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 21 May 201814:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 21 May 201819:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Tue 22 May 201803:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Tue 22 May 201808:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Tue 22 May 201814:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
