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SNP Cancels SPUC Event Over Coerced-Abortion Controversy

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  • SNP cancels Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) event at the conference due to coerced-abortion controversy.
  • The panel exposed Scotland’s legal gap—no offence for men coercing women into abortions.
  • Women for Independence said the panel masked SPUC’s anti-abortion, anti-contraception agenda.
  • SNP spokesperson said revoking permission corrects mistake and protects members’ comfort.
  • SPUC says cancellation breaches the Equality Act 2010, will seek advice, noting contact with organisers since August.