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Why abortion rights mattered - Time’s Up for Outdated Abortion Laws

Posted on October 29 2025 at 12:07

By Jen Ang, Director of Lawmanity 

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Decriminalising Abortion in Scotland – Your questions answered

Posted on October 6 2025 at 10:33

1. Is abortion legal in Scotland?

No. Women and pregnant people in Scotland currently do not have the legal right to make the final decision about ending a pregnancy. Instead, that power lies in the hands of doctors, two of whom must approve any request for an abortion. Other rules set out in the Abortion Act 1967 dictate how, where and when abortion can be accessed. 

This adds needless complexity to routine healthcare, leading to delays and unnecessary barriers for those seeking care, especially for marginalised groups like those in remote and rural areas, disabled women, migrant women, young women and trans and non-binary people.

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