THE ABORTION POLICY MAKING PROCESS, THE HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY REGULATIONS IMPACT - A CASE STUDY OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
THE ABORTION POLICY MAKING PROCESS, THE HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY REGULATIONS IMPACT - A CASE STUDY OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Summary/Abstract: Abortion, as a measure of fertility regulation, has been a well-known practice in all human societies. With the rise of modern state this special issue, with the large and complex medical, social and legal implications, begins to be regulated by the specific legislation within a single state. The present paper focuses on the abortion legislation process in the Republic of Ireland from 1921 up to 1992. A special emphasis is laid on the legislation changes, policy making process and abortion policy historical background. Moreover, the location of the main factors and circumstances, with a particular stress on the impact of the European Community regulations, which have influenced these changes, is made. In dealing with the topic one might expect a strong ideological impact, as the powerful Catholic philosophy has been one of the most evident historical characteristics marking the former British colony.

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