ABC v Ireland
Three women, known as A, B and C, are challenging Irelands ban on abortion in the European Court of Human Rights.
This case was lodged with the European Court of Human Rights in August 2005. The challenge was heard at a full hearing before its Grand Chamber of 17 judges on December 9, 2009.
The women are challenging Ireland on the grounds that the law jeopardised their health and their wellbeing in violation of their rights under the European Convention of Human Rights.
They contend that Ireland has breached their human rights under Articles 2 (Right to Life), 3 (Prohibition of Torture), 8 (Right to Respect for Family and Private Life) and 14 (Prohibition of Discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
A judgment from the court is expected 6-12 months after the hearing.