Judgment in Scots midwives abortion case due today , 09:42: The judgment in the case of two Glasgow midwives who are defending their right not to be involved in abortions is due to be published later today.

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is underwriting the midwives' legal costs.

Please see SPUC's media release of 17 January for background information http://www.spuc.org.uk/news/releases/2012/january17   SPUC will be issuing a further media release once the judgment is published.

SPUC spokespersons will be available today to comment upon the judgment.

SPUC's communications department can be contacted on: * mobile: 07939 177683 * direct dial: 020 7820 3129 * email: news@spuc.org.uk * Twitter: @spucprolife