Repealed

Ireland's Unfinished Fight for Reproductive Rights

By: Camilla Fitzsimons

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Hardcover | 20 November 2021

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In Ireland, 2018, a constitutional ban that equated the life of a woman to the life of a fertilised embryo was overturned and abortion was finally legalised. This victory for the Irish Repeal movement set the country alight with euphoria. But, for some, the celebrations were short-lived - the new legislation turned out to be one of the most conservative in Europe. People still travel overseas for abortions and services are not yet fully commissioned in Northern Ireland.

This book traces the history of the origins of the Eighth Amendment, which was drawn up in fear of a tide of liberal reforms across Europe. It draws out the lessons learned from the groundbreaking campaign in 2018, which was the culmination of a 35-year-long reproductive rights movement and an inspiring example of modern grassroots activism. It tells the story of the 'Repeal' campaign through the lens of the activists who are still fighting in a movement that is only just beginning.

Industry Reviews

'A must-read for anyone interested in reproductive rights. It is a call-to-arms in the ongoing global fight for abortion access and reproductive justice'

-- Brid Smith TD, People before Profit

'An indispensable and compelling read, showing how feminist organising changes law and changes activists'

-- Mairead Enright, Reader in Feminist Legal Studies, University of Birmingham and a founding member of Lawyers for Choice

'An in-depth account of how the campaign was fought and won. It's a fluidly written book filled with clear facts, passionate arguments and compassionate vignettes'

-- 'Buzz'

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