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CALM welcomes abortion services date announcement

Campaign group pleased to see entire legislation come into force in May

A spokesperson for CALM has welcomed confirmation abortion services will be available to women on the Isle of Man from 24 May.

Health Minister David Ashford confirmed the date at the February sitting of Tynwald earlier this week.

All legislation will be active from that date, rather than being introduced incrementally.

Stephanie Kelsey from the campaign group believes this is the best way to bring in the new laws:

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