Protestors gather in Edinburgh over US Supreme Court ruling against right to abortion
The constitutional right to choose abortion has been overturned after 50 years.
Last updated 24th Jun 2022
People are gathering outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh to vent their frustration over the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the right to abortion.
The law has existed for 50 years and means half of states could restrict or ban the practice.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has tweeted to say it is "one of the darkest days for women's rights in her lifetime."
The power to decide on abortion rights for women in America will now be handed to the 50 states to determine individually
Demonstrators in Edinburgh have tied messages on to fences to show their support for women.
Central Scotland Labour MSP Monica Lennon has also said on Twitter the decision is "anti-women" and "anti-health".
Caroline is originally from America and is one of those demonstrating.
She told Forth 1: "I am incredibly worried for women.
"Statistics show this isn't going to stop abortions and instead women will go underground.
"Women will literally die from this because they will have to go to unscrupulous abortion providers and get illegal abortions."