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Scotland Considers Automatic Abortion Rights Amid Controversy

11/16/2025

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The Scottish Government's review, led by Prof Annie Glasier, recommends establishing an automatic right to abortion and removing explicit prohibitions on sex-selective practices.
Jenni Minto, SNP minister for women’s health, said the government will carefully consider the findings before deciding.
Critics, including former MSP Jeremy Balfour, warn the move could lead to extreme abortion laws and pressure on women to terminate pregnancies based on sex.

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The Scottish Government's review, led by Prof Annie Glasier, recommends establishing an automatic right to abortion and removing explicit prohibitions on sex-selective practices.
Jenni Minto, SNP minister for women’s health, said the government will carefully consider the findings before deciding.
Critics, including former MSP Jeremy Balfour, warn the move could lead to extreme abortion laws and pressure on women to terminate pregnancies based on sex.