The trial of three medical staff accused of the manslaughter of an Irish woman who had travelled to the UK for an abortion is expected to start next year.

At a hearing today in London, the Central Criminal Court was told the trial of doctor Adedayo Adedeji and nurses Gemma Pullen and Margaret Miller is expected to start on 7 March 2016 and last between five and six weeks.

The trial is also expected to hear from a variety of medical experts.

All face manslaughter charges in relation to the death of 32-year-old Aisha Chithira in 2012 after she had attended the Marie Stopes Clinic in Ealing to have an abortion.

Ms Chithira, who was originally from Malawi but living in Ireland, had travelled to the clinic and the procedure was carried out at 4.30pm on 21 January 2012.

She had travelled to a friend's house in Slough that night where an ambulance was called.

She was declared dead at 10pm.

Only Dr Adedayo Adedeji attended today's hearing.

All three are charged with manslaughter by gross negligence and failing to take reasonable care.