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“Read with Neil Mackay” graphic asks why Scotland has not decriminalised abortion, highlighting reform efforts amid populist attacks.

September 7, 2026

Humanist society unveils scale of evangelical lobbying at Holyrood in Herald article on fight for abortion decriminalisation

Humanist society unveils scale of evangelical lobbying at Holyrood in Herald article on fight for abortion decriminalisation

Helen McDade on laptop camera. She looks at the screen against a plain white background.

June 15, 2026

Humanist Society responds as footage reveals Reform UK’s new Health Committee Convenor comparing pregnant women to feral cats

Humanist Society responds as footage reveals Reform UK’s new Health Committee Convenor comparing pregnant women to feral cats

January 28, 2026

Humanist Society Interview series: Jill Wood of Engender on decriminalising abortion

Humanist Society Interview series: Jill Wood of Engender on decriminalising abortion

Cartoon showing a group of people in a city street holding up signs that read "human rights," "bodily autonomy," and "democracy."

January 27, 2026

Humanist Society Scotland in 2026: The Year Ahead

Humanist Society Scotland in 2026: The Year Ahead

Graphic showing protestors holding up placards reading "Decriminalise Abortion", "Safe Access", and "Abortion is Healthcare".

June 30, 2025

We sign open letter protesting “disgraceful” abortion investigations guidelines

We sign open letter protesting “disgraceful” abortion investigations guidelines

Portrait pic of Maggie Ardiente. She wears a grey suit with pink humanism badge and has a black top and black hair. She smiles at the camera.

March 13, 2025

Humanist Society interview series: Maggie Ardiente of the Secular Coalition for America on reproductive rights under Trump

Humanist Society interview series: Maggie Ardiente of the Secular Coalition for America on reproductive rights under Trump

Headline snip reading "Scottish women confront anti-abortion protesters 'inside buffer zone'". Two video stills show a young women on the ground with two men surrounding her.

March 11, 2025

Scottish Family Party protest inside buffer zone in Aberdeen

Scottish Family Party protest inside buffer zone in Aberdeen

Gemma Clark speaking at a wooden podium. She has red hair and wears a black jacket. She clenches her right hand gently to make a point.

March 7, 2025

Gemma Clark on tackling misogyny in schools with a humanist approach

Gemma Clark on tackling misogyny in schools with a humanist approach

Snip of a headline reading "Anti-abortion activists branded 'disgusting' as 'vigil' starts near hospital." Below is a picture of the protest outside some railings infront of a field or park.

March 5, 2025

Anti-abortion activists hold protest just outside Glasgow buffer zone to mark start of Lent

Anti-abortion activists hold protest just outside Glasgow buffer zone to mark start of Lent

Snip of headline reading "Woman, 74, charged under abortion protest law", with a picture of the woman being arrested.

February 20, 2025

Abortion buffer zone arrests: a fact-check

Abortion buffer zone arrests: a fact-check

Cartoon showing a group of people shouting with signs reading "decriminalise abortion," "safe access," and "abortion is healthcare."

February 10, 2025

Humanist Society backs petition for abortion care up to legal limit across Scotland

Humanist Society backs petition for abortion care up to legal limit across Scotland