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The situation

Abortion law has been devolved to Holyrood since 2016; the Abortion Act 1967 framework applies, and Public Health Scotland's recent counts are the highest on record. Safe access zones came into force nationwide in 2024, criminalising most expression near abortion facilities, and proposals to liberalise the law further are under active discussion.The law in detail →

What is happening

Devolution means Scotland's fight is winnable in Scotland: MSPs, not Westminster, hold this law. A short introduction is availablesa Ghàidhlig. If you are in Scotland, the most valuable thing you can do after signing is to connect — use the form below.

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