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Monday 28 September 2020
The parents of Savita Halappanavar have spoken out about the death of their daughter.
Demonstrators sat on the ground during a moment of silence, while speakers argued for legislation on abortion.
Savita Halappanavar died from septicaemia following a miscarriage which lasted almost three days. She repeatedly asked for the foetus to be removed but her requests were turned down.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
ENGLAND HAS INTRODUCED new rules that could see people receive fines of up to £10,000 if they fail to self-isolate.
This means that anyone who has tested positive or has been a close contact of a Covid-19 case and fails to quarantine could receive a hefty penalty.
There have been some calls for a similar system here too, to prevent the spread of the virus and to stop any flouting of rules.
So today we want to know: Should people who fail to self-isolate be fined?
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