The woman appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court yesterday in relation to one charge of using the drugs Mifepristone and Misoprostol with intent to procure a miscarriage for herself, and one charge of supplying or procuring a poison for the purpose of procuring a miscarriage.

The alleged offences were committed from June-July 2014.

The woman reportedly confirmed that she understood the charges against her and declined to give evidence or call witnesses.

District Judge Fiona Bagnall ruled that there was a case to answer and released the defendant on £500 bail.