In light of the current national and parliamentary discussion on abortion and reproductive health, the Malta Sociological Association (MSA) has issued a press release appealing for further deliberation on the matter.
“MSA is conscious of the divergent positions on the matter, sometimes even within the same groups, organisations and institutions,” the statement read. It went on to urge for parliamentary consensus in favour of more deliberation with political parties and civil society organisations but also experts and other stakeholders beyond the public sphere.
Such deliberation may expand the horizons of discussion and “recommend possible ways forward on this sensitive matter, including on how decisions can be taken in the legislative and policy processes.”
