The High Court in Dublin

The young man at the centre of the abortion case in the Dublin High Court on 16 July has said he is extremely grateful to the pro-life groups which helped him prevent his girlfriend from being forced to travel to England for an abortion.

SPUC and Women's Net crisis pregnancy agency had provided him with advice and support when he approached them earlier in the week.

Liam Gibson, SPUC's development officer in Northern Ireland, said: "This case highlights the very serious issue of women being coerced into having abortions. [SPUC, 22 July]

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