Law Reform

Scottish abortion review urges decriminalisation and wider access, including later-term cases

November 28, 2025 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像 事实核查

A Scottish Government-commissioned review has recommended decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations on request up to 24 weeks’ gestation, with scope for later abortions in certain cases based on a woman’s psychological and social circumstances. The proposals, which include widening who can authorise abortions beyond doctors, have drawn strong criticism from opponents who say they would create some of the most permissive abortion laws in Europe.