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Ireland abortion death inquiry

Irish officials have removed three consultants from an inquiry into the death of a pregnant Indian woman in hospital. Praveen Halappanavar, whose wife Savita died after a miscarriage, had refused to co-operate unless the doctors were removed.

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Father of dead woman urges for change in abortion laws

The father of Savita Halappanavar has urged Ireland's prime minister to change the country's abortion laws.

Andanappa Yalagi said altering the legislation would "save the lives of so many women in the future".

In an interview with the Observer, he directly addressed Taoiseach Enda Kenny, saying:

Sir, please change your law and take consideration of humanity.

Please change the law on abortion, which will help to save the lives of so many women in the future.

We want the government of India to put pressure on Ireland to change the law so that this cannot happen in the future.

– Andanappa Yalagi

Mr Yalagi revealed that he is also considering legal action against the hospital.

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