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Nicola Sturgeon says SNP MSP’s comments on abortion clinics were ‘wrong’

Comments made by SNP MSP John Mason about clinics “pushing abortion” have been described as “wrong” by his party leader Nicola Sturgeon. At the weekend, the Glasgow Shettleston MSP was criticised for saying clinics “push abortion without laying out ...

09 May 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

SNP MSP criticised for saying clinics ‘push abortion’

An SNP MSP has drawn criticism for saying clinics “push abortion without laying out the pros and cons”. John Mason, who represents Glasgow Shettleston, has been criticised in recent weeks for his defence of anti-abortion “vigils” that have sprung ...

08 May 2022 at 11:25

Final proposal on abortion buffer zone Bill before summer recess – Green MSP

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’, says MSP

The final proposal for a Bill to create buffer zones outside abortion clinics should be published by the end of next month, the MSP bringing forward the legislation has said. Gillian Mackay said her member’s Bill will be published at Holyrood ...

04 May 2023 at 14:56

Scotland

Women recall ‘intimidation’ by anti-abortion protesters outside health clinics

Anti-abortion protesters outside a hospital left a woman feeling “trapped and very overwhelmed” when she went for the procedure, MSPs have heard. Lily Roberts was a first-year student at Glasgow University when she attended the Queen ...

27 Feb 2024 at 14:02

Scotland

Abortion summit must lead to buffer zones ‘at pace’ – Lib Dems

Urgent legislation to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics must be announced at an emergency summit chaired by the First Minister, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. Campaigners have been calling for the ...

26 Jun 2022 at 14:29

Scotland

Green MSP to lodge abortion buffer zone Bill

An MSP is due to lodge a long-awaited Bill designed to end protests outside abortion clinics. Green MSP Gillian Mackay will introduce the legislation on Thursday, with the first vote expected in October. The Bill has ...

14 Jun 2023 at 17:03

Scotland

Minister critical of SNP MSP who voted against abortion clinic buffer zones

Health Secretary Neil Gray has criticised SNP colleague John Mason for voting against legislation to set up safe access zones around abortion clinics in Scotland. Backbencher Mr Mason was the only MSP to vote ...

14 Jun 2024 at 17:03

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zones law to take effect from September 24

Legislation creating buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland, banning any protests or vigils there, will come into force on September 24. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill ...

05 Sept 2024 at 09:47

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