Silent protest about the planned liberalisation of abortion.

Wear black or dark colours. Carry a mobile phone or other electric light. Strictly no banners/slogans or flyers other than “We were not asked; they cannot speak.”

Gathering at the lower gates of Stomont Estate for 7 p.m. At the blow of a whistle protesters will walk silently and slowly to the foot of the steps to Parliament Buildings where they will stand in silence, heads bowed and lights held high, for six minutes (one for each county in NI) until another whistle is blown.

This protest is not affiliated with any religious or political organisation, is not coordinated by any organisation or campaign group, and is about the single issue alone. It has been planned by concerned citizens of NI who wish to express their deep dissatisfaction with this intended change in a law we consider good

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is encouraging people to support this event.