The government needs to set out a clear framework and timeline to address the breaches of women’s rights in Northern Ireland.

The Women and Equalities Committee published its report on abortion law in Northern Ireland recently.

The report said that the absence of an Executive in Northern Ireland since 2017 means that there is no devolved government to respond to significant developments; no scrutiny bodies to make sure policies are working well; and no scrutiny of the use of UK Government funds for women and girls seeking abortion in England and a failure to respond to international human rights obligations.