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Review into abortion services 'disappointing' - Dr Allinson

Committee says more publicity around services needed

The doctor and MHK who called for a review into the Island's abortion services has found the findings of the report 'disappointing'.

Ramsey member Dr Alex Allinson wrote to the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee to look into the services, which have been in operation since 2019.

Chair of the committee Julie Edge MHK reported on the findings in Tynwald, with no recommendations, but said there needed to be more publicity of the services.  

But, Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson said that fell short:

Ms Edge however said the committee carried out the work under difficult circumstances:

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