Irish says 'yes' to a more flexible abortion law

dublin - Ireland voted in a referendum for the liberalization of abortion. According to the final result, 66.4 percent voted for a smoother abortion law, while 33.6 percent voted against, according to the BBC.

More than 64 percent of those entitled to vote cast his or her vote. In the current situation, abortion is only permitted in Ireland if the life of the mother is at risk. In case of rape or incest, for example, termination of pregnancy is prohibited.

More than 3 million Irish people were able to vote in a plebiscite on Friday about the legalization of termination of pregnancy.