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Progress on abortion clinic buffer zones ‘as soon as possible’, says Sturgeon

Progress on protest buffer zones outside abortion clinics will be made “as soon as possible”, Nicola Sturgeon has said. There have been renewed calls for buffer zones outside clinics in Scotland after it emerged the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling ...

04 May 2022 at 19:25

Scotland

Calls for buffer zones at Scottish abortion clinics as landmark US case is threatened

Calls are growing for buffer zones to be introduced around Scotland’s abortion clinics after it emerged a landmark ruling in the US looks set to be overturned. A report by Politico, based on leaked documents, has suggested the US Supreme Court ...

03 May 2022 at 16:25

Abortion summit ‘constructive and helpful’ says First Minister

A summit on improving access to abortion services has been “constructive” and “helpful”, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister convened the summit in Edinburgh on Tuesday in order to ensure women in Scotland can access services without ...

27 Jun 2022 at 15:59

Scotland

Lord Steel gives backing to proposed buffer zones at abortion clinics

The architect of abortion laws in the UK has given his backing for proposed buffer zones in Scotland. As a young MP, David Steel introduced a Private Member’s Bill which led to the creation of the Abortion Act 1967, legalising the procedure ...

28 Jun 2022 at 20:04

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 Thursday following an increase in ...

26 May 2022 at 18:07

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 150-metre buffer ...

19 May 2022 at 13:26

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 ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:04

Scotland

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 ...

26 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Westminster urged to follow Sturgeon’s lead on abortion ‘buffer zones’

Westminster has been urged to follow Holyrood’s lead and bring in legislation to create “buffer zones” around abortion centres. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) made the plea after Scottish First Minister ...

06 Sept 2022 at 17:26

MPs reject calls to allow ‘silent prayer’ in abortion clinic buffer zones

MPs have rejected attempts to allow “silent prayer” outside abortion clinics in England and Wales, amid warnings new buffer zone measures risk making “thoughtcrime” a reality. The Public Order Bill contains powers to ...

07 Mar 2023 at 19:42

Northern Ireland abortion buffer zone ruling is a ‘historic day’ – Green MSP

A Scottish Green MSP who proposed the implementation of buffer zones around abortion clinics has welcomed a judgment allowing similar legislation in Northern Ireland. The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday the ...

07 Dec 2022 at 13:36

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zone new laws face final vote at Holyrood

The MSP responsible for buffer zone proposals outside abortion clinics has hailed the “historic moment” as it enters its final stage in Holyrood. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill will ...

12 Jun 2024 at 00:01

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