Buffer Zones Introduced Around Abortion Clinics in Scotland, England, and Wales

Sep 24, 2024, 07:13 AM

Buffer zones around abortion clinics have been introduced in Scotland, with similar measures set to be implemented in England and Wales next month. The new legislation aims to prevent harassment of women seeking healthcare services, ensuring their legal rights are protected. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, confirmed the implementation of these buffer zones, emphasizing that no woman should be harassed on the way to a healthcare appointment. The MSP responsible for the introduction of the buffer zones hailed the first day of the new legislation as 'crucial' for reproductive rights.