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Both Lives Matter

  • Submitted by: John Mason, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 27 September 2019
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S5M-19159

That the Parliament notes that abortion has been decriminalised by the Parliament of New South Wales; considers that the devolution of powers over abortion law means that the Scottish Parliament has an opportunity to improve the lives of unborn babies in Scotland; believes that a baby’s life does not begin at birth but that its life before birth is hugely important, and that it is now not unusual for a baby to survive if born under 24 weeks; considers that the Scottish Parliament should take action to further protect unborn babies; believes that, from the point of conception, two lives are involved and that both the woman and the baby have the fundamental right to bodily autonomy, health and proper medical care, and considers that the Scottish Parliament should consider taking steps to restrict abortion now that babies are surviving at a younger age.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour