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Scottish National Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

For

Manifesto says: “We do not support the restriction of existing abortion legislation as abortion is a legal right, and we will protect that right.” They commit to consulting on the recommendations of the Abortion Law review, “including on decriminalisation within the specified term limits.”

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Not mentioned in manifesto. Commitments made on palliative care and hospice funding

Voting record

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

Mostly for (98%)

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

Mostly for (98%)

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (2015)

Mostly against (62%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

Mostly for (67%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

Mostly for (62%)

Scottish Liberal Democrats

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Voting record

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

All for

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All for

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (2015)

Mostly for (60%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

Mostly for (80%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

Mostly for (80%)

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

No mention in manifesto

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

No mention in manifesto, but they welcome the Palliative Care Matters for All strategy 2025-2030 and “would ensure this strategy is backed up with a new funding model to deliver the palliative care our country deserves.”

Voting record

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

All for

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All for

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (2015)

Mostly against (93%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

Mostly against (63%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

Mostly against (79%)

Scottish Labour Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

For

Manifesto says they will “Protect women’s reproductive rights, ensuring that they are able to access the full range of reproductive services, no matter where they live.”

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

No mention in manifesto, but have sections with commitments on end of life and social care.

Voting record

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

All for

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All for

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (2015)

Mostly against (86%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

Mostly against (68%)

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

Mostly against (85%)

Reform UK

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

No mention in manifesto

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

No mention in manifesto

Voting record

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All against

Scottish Green Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

For

Manifesto says: “The Scottish Greens believe access to abortion is a fundamental right. Abortion care is healthcare and should be treated like any other health procedure. That is why we want to end the antiquated “two doctor rule” and ensure that people do not have to give a reason for why they are seeking abortion care. Nobody should have to justify why they are seeking abortion care, and we believe this will help to remove the stigma around abortion.” Manifesto commitments include: “Decriminalise abortion and remove the ‘two doctor rule’ by bringing forward legislation that ensures there are no offences for anyone ending their own pregnancy. • Expand abortion services in Scotland so patients are not required to travel to England, and retain the 12-week limit on telemedical abortion care, reducing the need for women to have to travel long distances in Scotland. The manifesto lists “Protected patients and staff from harassment outside abortion clinics, so everyone can safely access the healthcare they are entitled to” as an achievement.

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

No mention in manifesto, but they say: “It is vital that we also support people to die well and we need to have honest conversations about what a good death looks like. Palliative care has been neglected for too long and we will invest in services so that people can access help and support in their community, 24/7.”

Voting record

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

All for

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All for

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (2015)

All for

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – General Principles

All for

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – Final Vote

All for

Alliance to Liberate Scotland

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Scottish Family Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Against

According to their website, they “value every human life in the womb and affirm his or her right to life…Ultimately, we would like to see the law protect every human life by banning abortion in all cases except where the mother’s life is endangered.”

Official stance on assisted suicide

Against

They “oppose the introduction of assisted suicide and euthanasia (now misleadingly labelled as ‘assisted dying’).”

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Scottish Socialist Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Workers Party of Britain

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Advance UK

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Independent Green Voice

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Scottish Libertarian Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Scottish Common Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Independence for Scotland Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Socialist Labour Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Alliance for Democracy and Freedom

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

No information. According to their website “our representatives will vote with their conscience on all matters, except for our singular commitment to advancing the cause of independence.”

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

No information. According to their website “our representatives will vote with their conscience on all matters, except for our singular commitment to advancing the cause of independence.”

Heritage Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Against

Official stance on assisted suicide

Against

Animal Welfare Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Equality Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

The Liberal Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Edinburgh & East Lothian People

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Christian Party "Proclaiming Christ's Lordship"

Their website says: "The Christian Party will address the secular death-culture manifest in abortion and voluntary euthanasia."

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Against

Their website says they will "will champion the rights of the unborn child". They commit to resisting attempts to decriminalise abortion, and to criminalising social abortions.

Official stance on assisted suicide

Against

Their website says they are opposed to voluntary euthanasia.

Scottish Rural Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

British Unionist Party

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Communist Party of Britain

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

Freedom Alliance

Abortion

Assisted suicide

Official stance on abortion

Unknown

Official stance on assisted suicide

Unknown

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