CALM brings protest to parliament

Campaigners for change in the Island's abortion laws have held a demonstration outside Tynwald this morning.

Supporters of the Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation (CALM) lobbied politicians as they arrived for this morning's sitting.

They want to see Manx legislation brought in line with the UK's.

Abortion is legal in the Isle of Man, but in limited circumstances.

Around 20 people turned out for the protest - which saw metal coat hangers displayed, to symbolise Island women who have had to seek terminations in the UK.

Around half a dozen pro-life campaigners from local churches held a counter-protest.