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Concern Raised About Abortion Law

Campaigners on both sides of the abortion debate are criticising Ireland's new legislation.

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The debate comes after reports that a young woman was denied an abortion under the new Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act.

It's reported the woman told a medical panel she was suicidal and was in fear for her life from a relative.

It's understood the woman – who's not Irish – could not leave the country due to her legal status.

The woman then went on hunger strike after the abortion was denied, and the baby was delivered by Caesarean section.

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