This week, I met up with activists supporting abolition rights in George Square. During our conversations, I heard that this is the 45th anniversary year of the Abolition Act.
Placard at George Square on 24th October 2013
There was discussion about the importance of ensuring that women's right to choose is retained. The policies of the Scottish Green Party do not support any changes to current legislation on abortion. Changes to legislation, which would aim to make it more difficult for women to obtain abortions, would not address the underlying factors which lead women to seek abortions.
Placard at George Square on 24th October 2013
Instead, it is likely to drive women elsewhere for the operations, either overseas or to illegal practitioners, which would increase both the distress and the health risks for those involved.
Useful link:
NHS Sexual Health Services in Glasgow - http://www.sandyford.org/
Useful link:
NHS Sexual Health Services in Glasgow - http://www.sandyford.org/
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