NHS in England shouldn’t pay for NI abortions, court rules
Women from Northern Ireland are not entitled to free abortions on the NHS in England, the High Court in London has ruled.
Unlike the rest of the UK, abortion in Northern Ireland is only allowed to save the life of the mother.
In his ruling, Mr Justice King said the Health Secretary’s duty to promote a comprehensive health service in England did not extend “to persons who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland”.