An SNP MSP has been accused of hijacking a campaign to help parents cope with baby loss to promote his anti-abortion views. John Mason put terminations in the same category as miscarriage and stillborn deaths as he called for “equality” for all “unborn babies”.
Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “Anti-choice campaigners will take every opportunity to undermine abortion rights, and this parliamentary motion from the SNP’s John Mason is the latest example. Access to safe and legal abortion must be protected in Scotland. The alternative is unsafe abortion. There are MSPs who would roll back these rights give the opportunity.”
The Baby Loss Memorial Book, announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, is for those who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss before 24 weeks. Parents will be able to apply for a commemorative certificate which is intended to give recognition and comfort to those who want to record their loss.
