Issue - meetings

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Meeting: 25/08/2022 - City of Edinburgh Council (Item 8)

By Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron - US Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Rights

By Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron - US Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Rights

“Council notes the ruling by the US Supreme Court on Roe v Wade with deep regret and concern and stands in solidarity with women and girls in the USA.

Council reaffirms its 2018 commitment to support the rights of women and girls everywhere to have safe access to sexual health and abortion services without fear of prejudice, intolerance, intimidation, and abuse.

Council instructs the Council Leader to convey the views and concerns of Council in writing to the US Consul General in Edinburgh and the US Ambassador in London.”

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