Original version

BBC News Latin America

HARDtalk

Discussion & Talk

Factual

BBC News Channel

An impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight.

A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

BBC News Europe

BBC News Asia Pacific

BBC News South Asia

BBC News Middle East

The BBC's international 24-hour news and information channel, as seen by viewers in Africa.

BBC News Africa

BBC News North America

Stephen Sackur

Sinead Redmond

Caroline Simons

HARDtalk: Irish Abortion Referendum

How will Ireland vote on abortion?

21/05/2018 GMT

Irish Abortion Referendum

BBC News - HARDtalk, Irish Abortion Referendum

Stephen Sackur, Sinead Redmond and Caroline Simons discuss the Irish abortion referendum.

Sinead Redmond, an advocate of expanding abortion rights, and Caroline Simons, an opponent discuss the Irish abortion referendum. What does the argument say about Ireland today?

On May 25th Irish voters face a choice - by way of a referendum they can either keep a constitutional amendment which outlaws abortion in all but the most exceptional circumstances, OR they can change their constitution and pave the way for the legalisation of abortion. Given Ireland's history, culture and religion it is a fierce debate. Stephen Sackur is joined by two campaigners - Sinead Redmond, an advocate of expanding abortion rights, and Caroline Simons an opponent - what does the argument and the likely outcome say about Ireland today?

Accessibility links

Programme Index

HARDtalk

Irish Abortion Referendum

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC News Latin America

About BBC World News