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MSP: Anti-monarchy arrests raise ‘questions’ over anti-abortion protest stance

The handling of anti-monarchy protesters in recent weeks raises “interesting questions” when compared to cases of anti-abortion gatherings, a Scottish Greens MSP has said. Gillian Mackay is spearheading proposals to bring in buffer zones around ...

26 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘deeply distressing’ impact of anti-abortion protests

Nicola Sturgeon has said her miscarriage would have been made “much more upsetting” by anti-abortion protesters armed with “images of foetuses on placards”. The Scottish First Minister, who previously spoke about the “painful experience” of ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:04

Scotland

Greens MSP: Branding anti-abortion protests as ‘vigils’ is wholly inappropriate

The MSP leading proposals for buffer zones outside Scotland’s abortion clinics has said it is “wholly inappropriate” to suggest anti-abortion protesters are engaging in “vigils”. Gillian Mackay, from the Scottish Greens, has proposed the ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:44

Scotland

Consultation on abortion clinic buffer zones receives 12,000 responses

A consultation on introducing buffer zones around abortion clinics has closed after receiving more than 12,000 responses. The views of the public were sought after Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay launched a private member’s Bill in ...

12 Aug 2022 at 11:34

Scotland

John Mason: I still think it is important to state my position on abortion

An SNP MSP disciplined by his party over his comments on proposals for buffer zones around abortion clinics says he still feels there is a need to speak out on his position. John Mason has come under fire for his opinions on the ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:53

Scotland

Second summit on abortion clinic buffer zones planned this month

The Scottish Government will host a second summit on buffer zones around abortion clinics later this month. Nicola Sturgeon chaired the first event at the end of June, describing it as “constructive and helpful”. The second ...

04 Aug 2022 at 17:45

Scotland

MSP launches consultation on plans for buffer zones outside abortion clinics

Introducing buffer zones will help women access abortions without intimidation or harassment, a Green MSP said as consultation on the legislative proposals was launched. Gillian Mackay’s proposed Member’s Bill would see ...

19 May 2022 at 13:26

Scotland

Sturgeon to chair emergency summit on abortion clinic buffer zones

Nicola Sturgeon has said she “strongly” supports calls for buffer zones to be set up to prevent protests outside abortion clinics, with the Scottish Government now “actively considering” how Holyrood can legislate on ...

12 May 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Sturgeon: Anti-abortion protests should be outside Parliament, not hospitals

Nicola Sturgeon has called for anti-abortion activists to protest outside the Scottish Parliament rather than intimidating people at hospitals. There have been mounting calls for buffer zones to be introduced around ...

21 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Anti-abortion protests outside clinics deemed ‘disgrace’ by Health Secretary

Protests outside abortion clinics in Scotland are a “disgrace”, the Health Secretary has said. Humza Yousaf urged demonstrators to gather outside the Scottish Parliament instead of “intimidating and harassing” ...

12 May 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

Lord Steel condemns ‘busybodies’ who target women seeking abortions

The architect of the UK’s abortion laws has intervened in the row over whether buffer zones should be set up around clinics, insisting “busybodies have no right to pressurise women” who are seeking to end a ...

04 May 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

Minister visits staff at clinic amid increase in anti-abortion protests

Staff at health facilities providing abortion care have the right to do their job without “fear or intimidation”, the women’s health minister has said. Maree Todd visited the Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow on ...

26 May 2022 at 18:07

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