Holyrood committee takes evidence for abortion buffer zones bill

The bill, brought forward by Green MSP Gillian Mackay, is being backed by the Scottish Government

Women have told MSPs they felt “overwhelmed and trapped” when faced with protesters when attending abortion clinics.

A Holyrood committee has started taking evidence on plans to establish buffer zones around facilities that provide terminations.

However, it faces strong opposition from those who say they are not protesting but holding vigils.

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