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Breaking: Landmark report sets clear path to decriminalisation and modernised healthcare
Today, the Scottish Government have released an Expert Group report that provides a clear roadmap for removing abortion from the criminal justice system and replacing the outdated Abortion Act 1967 with a modernised, health-based framework.
Out and about in Glasgow
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We had a great day last week chatting with the folk of Glasgow about reproductive rights in Scotland and #LetschangetheAct.
Some BIG reactions to our stats and chats.
Look out for the videos coming soon on Instagram and help us spread the news.
Why abortion rights mattered - Time’s Up for Outdated Abortion Laws
By Jen Ang, Director of Lawmanity
Decriminalising Abortion in Scotland – Your questions answered
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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