Not quite so simple as that, I fear, Keith. Following just extracts from just the intro paras to Wikipedia's account of the case, showing that none of the statements in your last post absolutely represents the fact of what the law was [still being disputed, tho since amended in something of a hurry as an outcome of the matter!, as I read the not altogether crystal-clear account]; and enquiries are ongoing in an attempt to establish a. the facts, & b. any responsibility that might lie. Meanwhile, I continue to consider the poor young woman was legally & judicially *persecuted* within any meaningful definition of the concept:~~

The death of Savita Halappanavar on 28 October 2012, at University Hospital Galway in Ireland, led to nationwide protests—which spilled over into India, Britain and many other countries—calling for a review of the abortion laws in Ireland....Following the death of Savita, the Media blamed the fatality of Savita on Ireland's so called ban on abortion in Catholic Hospitlas. However, the third and final National inquiry found that this was not the case. The cause was identified to be medical negligence which led to a series of uncompleted checks and inadequate Procedures. However, the Irish Government amended legislation in Ireland prior to the reports being completed which legalised abortion where the Mother's Health was in danger. A practice that had been in place in all Irish Hospitals since they first opened their doors.
However, events had spiralled into motion once the events became public. The news of Halappanavar's death spread rapidly through both traditional and social media outlets...Rallies and protests were held, calling for a change in the abortion laws in Ireland, which the protesters claimed led to Halappanavar's death. Indian diplomatic and consular officials requested an official inquiry into the events surrounding Halappanavar's death. The United Nations also became involved.
Prior to the investigations (prime minister), Enda Kenny, has stated: "I don't think we should say anything about this until we are in possession of all the facts." The Health Service Executive (HSE) named Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran to head a seven-member panel looking into the case. The panel will seek to uncover all the facts and "to identify any safety issues arising in this case"

I think you will agree that nothing about the matter is quite as open-&-shut as you tried to make it sound. Meanwhile, if there is one thing certain about the lamentable matter, it is that the poor girl is dead; and should not be...

~M~