51�Թ�

Ministers previously said Scotland wanted to lead the way in outlawing such practices - but it has now urged the Labour government at Westminster to legislate on the issue.

In the state assembly, he has paired his activist approach with more conventional legislating.

Wales became the first country in the world to legislate for the rights of citizens not-yet-born, when the Well-being of Future Generations Act was passed in 2015.

When they were first envisaged parliament was not meant to legislate in devolved areas without the Senedd's permission via an LCM, but it is not legally binding.

Mahmood said she was "extremely disappointed" by council chair Lord Justice Davis's response, adding: "All options are on the table and I will legislate if necessary."