Precious Life condemn calls for ‘eugenic abortions’ for special-needs babies
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Precious Life condemn calls for ‘eugenic abortions’ for special-needs babies
(19/08/2014) Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life has condemned Northern Ireland's Justice Minister - David Ford - after he announced to the BBC that he is going to consult on changing the law to allow the killing of special-needs babies who may die before or shortly after birth. He also said he will consult on allowing a change in the law to allow the killing of unborn babies conceived through rape or incest.
Director of Precious Life Bernadette Smyth said, “Abortion is a serious criminal offence in Northern Ireland. The law here protects unborn babies, and David Ford as Minister for Justice must ensure that all children are legally protected.
“We all feel enormous sympathy for parents in these traumatic and distressing cases. But parents in these difficult situations deserve much more than our sympathy – they need a professional support system in place, which will provide them with help, support and resources. Precious Life are resolved to work towards a solution that loves and protects both mother and baby. Once again we call on the Health Minister to immediately establish perinatal hospice services for parents who have received a poor or difficult prenatal diagnosis for their baby.” she said.
Bernadette Smyth concluded, “The core ethical principle which must underpin this discussion is that every child deserves the right to life regardless of how short their life may be, and regardless of the circumstances of their conception. Precious Life will embark on our own public consultation campaign, to let people’s voices be heard that every unborn baby must be protected in law, policy and practice.”
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