Committee
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 22 March 2023
22 Mar 2023 · S6 · Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Item of business
New Petitions
Abortion Law (Disability) (PE1996)
I, too, read the briefing thoroughly. It is an important and sensitive issue. The Government has indicated that it has no intent to change the law on abortion. I believe that the right to choose and to get appropriate healthcare throughout pregnancy is important for women. In this instance, therefore, I do not believe that the petition should go forward. That is my balanced view.
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The Convener
Con
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Carol Mochan
Lab
I, too, read the briefing thoroughly. It is an important and sensitive issue. The Government has indicated that it has no intent to change the law on abortio...
The Convener
Con
Thank you. I note the reference in the briefing that we received to the October 2021 case that was heard in the High Court in respect of the UK Secretary of ...
The Convener
Con
We will write to the petitioner to explain that we cannot meaningfully advance the petition.