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Scotland recommends decriminalizing abortion, treating it as routine care, and allowing it on request up to 24 weeks.
A Scottish expert group has recommended decriminalising abortion and granting women a legal right to the procedure, urging the government to treat it as routine healthcare.
The 165-page report, released November 14, 2025, calls for eliminating the two-doctor requirement before 24 weeks, removing criminal penalties, and repealing outdated common law offences.
It supports abortion on request up to 24 weeks and allows later terminations with two healthcare professionals’ approval, except in emergencies.
The Scottish Government has not yet responded but will review the findings and engage stakeholders.
Advocates welcome the report as a step toward modernising laws and aligning with international standards, though some groups oppose aspects like late-term access and changes to penalties.
Escocia recomienda despenalizar el aborto, tratarlo como una atención de rutina y permitirlo a petición hasta las 24 semanas.