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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 could ...

03 May 2022 at 16:25

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 in the ...

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 the ...

26 May 2022 at 18:07

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

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 Nicola Sturgeon ...

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 make it an ...

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 Abortion (Safe ...

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 be debated in ...

12 Jun 2024 at 00:01

Renewed calls for abortion clinic buffer zones to protect women from abuse

Medical leaders have made a renewed call for legislation to protect women from “unacceptable” harassment and intimidation outside abortion clinics. The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), which ...

30 May 2022 at 01:05

Scotland

Green MSP’s Ireland trip to ‘share experiences’ on abortion buffer zones

The MSP spearheading legislation at Holyrood aimed at halting demonstrations outside abortion clinics is visiting Ireland to speak to ministers and “learn from their experiences”. Scottish Green MSP Gillian ...

14 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Abortion buffer zones come into force on ‘crucial day’ for reproductive rights

The implementation of new laws banning protesters from gathering outside clinics where abortions are carried out has been hailed as a “crucial day for reproductive rights” by the MSP who spearheaded the ...

24 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Abortion buffer zones Bill faces first vote at Holyrood

Legislation to create buffer zones around clinics where abortions are carried out is expected to pass its first vote at Holyrood. MSPs are to vote on the general principles of legislation being put ...

30 Apr 2024 at 00:01

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