Campaigners concerned abortion buffer zones not strong enough

Back Off Scotland say tougher penalties would be needed to deter anti-abortion activists

Ahead of a second major summit on the issue next week, campaigners calling for buffer zones around abortion clinics say they’re deeply concerned about protesters breaking the new law regardless, if it’s passed later this year.

The Green MSP who introduced the bill said she’s “working at pace” so women don’t have to feel harrassed when accessing services.

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