Scottish ministers accused of failing women who cannot get later abortions

Hundreds of miles and emotional strain: Women in Scotland face arduous journeys to England for later-term abortions due to a lack of accessible care at home. Campaigners highlight systemic stigma and inadequate services, with only two doctors trained to perform these procedures across Scotland. Many women, like Ashley, who found herself 19 weeks pregnant unexpectedly, are forced to navigate lengthy, costly trips and confront anti-abortion protesters, adding to their trauma. Despite the Scottish government acknowledging this "explicit inequality," no new abortion facilities have been established in Scotland, leaving vulnerable women behind.