HEAR: raped women shouldn't be allowed abortions

Anti-abortion campaigners say woman who've been raped shouldn't be allowed to have abortions.

The Humanity and Equality and Abortion Reform group has released its response to a consultation about proposed new laws.

Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson is hoping to bring a private member's bill before the House of Keys later this year.

In its response, HEAR says 'We do not agree that abortion should ever be a legal response to a pregnancy that has occurred due to a violent offence'.

You can find the full response to the consultation here.

The consultation closes today.