Medical professionals give evidence to abortion buffer zones committee

The bill would establish 200 metre safe access areas to prevent protests outside abortion services

Medical staff have said they’re concerned protestors outside abortion clinics could put people off going in for other health appointments.

A Holyrood committee heard evidence from medical professionals and police 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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