09/09/2019

Organisers of opposing rallies on abortion clash over reproductive rights in NI.

Large crowds gathered in Belfast on Saturday to take part in opposing rallies on abortion. Pro-choice groups held a Rally for Choice at Writer's Square, while pro-life groups held a March for Their Lives event at Custom House Square.

On Friday night a reported 20,000 people gathered at Stormont as protesters walked in silence to show their opposition to what organisers described as ‘the liberalisation of abortion’.

Stephen talked to Kellie Turtle, one of the organisers of Rally for Choice, and Bernie Smyth from Precious Life.

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