BBC
Feb 14, 2024
A law to ensure buffer zones around abortion clinics is needed "quickly", the health secretary has said.
Neil Gray described protests from anti abortion groups outside medical facilities as "unacceptable". Mr Gray was speaking at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, one of several sites targeted by the 40 Days for Life pro-life group.
Oct 4, 2023
By Maria McCann, BBC News NI north-east reporter
Two people have been arrested at an anti-abortion protest outside the Causeway Hospital near Coleraine, County Londonderry.
The man and woman allegedly refused to leave the established safe access zone on Tuesday morning, police said.
New legislation came into effect last week to stop protestors gathering directly outside health settings where abortions take place.
Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67007413
June 15, 2023
A bill designed to end protests outside abortion clinics has been lodged at the Scottish Parliament.
Green MSP Gillian Mackay has submitted the proposal, with the first vote expected in October.
The members' bill aims to create 150-metre (164 yard) "safe access" zones around facilities which carry out abortions and other health services.
Apr 3, 2023
By Steph Brawn
GILLIAN Mackay has said she will be looking to speed up progress on her Safe Access Zones Bill after "sickening" harassment of patients and staff at a Glasgow clinic offering abortions.
The Green MSP has insisted intimidation from protesters at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital must be brought to an end.
Oct 18, 2022
Plans to enforce buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales have been backed by MPs.
Under the proposed law, harassing, obstructing or interfering with any woman attending an abortion clinic would become a criminal offence.
Protesters found guilty of breaching 150-metre buffer zones around clinics would face up to six months in jail.
Nov 11, 2020
Protesting outside South Australian abortion clinics has been outlawed after new laws passed the Upper House in State Parliament late last night.
The bill, which was passed about 10:00pm on Wednesday, makes it an offence to protest within 150 metres of an abortion clinic.
Opinion: Safe-access zones at abortion clinics are constitutional
Joyce Arthur
Updated: May 31, 2018
There’s been much misinformation in the debate over Bill 9, the proposed safe-access zone law to protect Alberta’s abortion clinics. Surprisingly, those who oppose the bill seem unaware that British Columbia has enforced a very similar law since 1995 and it’s been held to be constitutional.
Since the Alberta law was closely adapted from B.C.’s law, we can be confident it will also meet Charter scrutiny. In fact, based on the legal soundness of the B.C. law, similar laws have recently been passed in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Ontario. Alberta is simply following in their footsteps.
Alberta passes bill legislating 'safe zones' around abortion clinics
Bill sets 50-metre protester-free zones around stand-alone clinics in Edmonton and Calgary
Michelle Bellefontaine · CBC News
Posted: May 30, 2018
A bill setting a 50-metre protester-free zone around the province's two stand-alone abortion clinics passed Wednesday in the Alberta legislature.
The bill passed 45-1 without participation of members from the Official Opposition United Conservative Party.
Abortion clinic switch across border from Albury to Wodonga isn’t viable, doctor says
December 22 2017
Anthony Bunn
THE doctor operating Albury’s abortion clinic says it would be unviable to transfer the practice to Wodonga to take advantage of Victoria’s safe access zone law.
The Englehardt Street clinic is subject to regular vigils by anti-abortionists and a bid this week by Albury’s deputy mayor Amanda Cohn to introduce a by-law stopping protests within 150 metres of the building was rejected 6-3 by her council.
Continued at source: http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/5137770/abortion-clinic-switch-across-border-isnt-viable-doctor-says/
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