How the death of Savita Halappanavar changed the course of modern Irish history
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The Death of Savisa Hallopanever
The referendum on repealing the 8th amendment was carried by a majority of two to one. Do you think so many people would have backed the repeal movement had it not been for the death of Savisa Hallopanever? No, I don't. And it wasn't just Savisa, but I think it's what Savisa started, you know. It wouldn't have happened without her. There are still many women who have to travel to the UK for terminations. The 12-week time limit needs to be extended or perhaps even lifted altogether. A woman currently under the legislation must wait three days when she goes to her GP and asks for an abortion. That infantilizes women
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