"I Stopped Her Having An Abortion By Threatening To Take Her to Court"

28 September - 1 hour 7 mins
Podcast Series Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy

A listener we’re calling “K” tells Adrian and Katie she’s just made the extremely difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy — but she’s furious at Ireland’s mandatory three-day waiting period. She says it didn’t change her mind, it just dragged out an already brutal situation, and she wants the “patronising” rule scrapped.

Callers are split right down the middle. Some say the 72-hour reflection period is a vital safeguard that prevents regret, protects women under pressure, and could “save a life”. Others argue it’s misogynistic, unnecessary, and cruel — especially in cases like rape.

It’s a raw, heated debate with strong opinions on all sides.

(Thumbnail Image © Clodagh Kilcoyne for...

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