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Anti-abortion campaigners branded ‘disgusting’ as they hold vigil near hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Anti-abortion group set to begin protests following JD Vance buffer zone claims

A series of anti-abortion protests are set to begin today outside a hospital in Glasgow...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Inside the US-backed groups waging war on Scotland's abortion buffer zones

ON Wednesday afternoon, Rose Docherty became the first person to be arrested under Scotland’s new abortion buffer zone law.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025

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Woman, 74, arrested for alleged breach of exclusion zone around Glasgow abortion clinic

Anti-abortion protesters gathered at clinic days after JD Vance made inaccurate claims about Scotland’s rules

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

US anti-abortion protesters to target Scottish hospital despite buffer zones law

AN evangelical US anti-abortion protest group is set to target a Scottish hospital despite buffer zones being in place.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025

Holyrood committee vows to hear 'all views' on buffer zones bill

A HOLYROOD committee has pledged to “consider all views” as it prepares to scrutinise legislation that would outlaw protests outside abortion…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023

Fury at year-long Home Office delay over protest buffer zones at UK abortion clinics

Suella Braverman accused by MP Stella Creasy of denying will of parliament in passing safe access law

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

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'Milestone' reached as buffer zones bill lodged with Scottish Parliament

THE bill to introduce buffer zones outside of abortion clinics in Scotland has been lodged with the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Scottish clinics to be targeted with more anti-abortion protests later this month

HEALTHCARE clinics in Scotland are set to see another wave of anti-abortion protests from next week.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Back Off Scotland 'strongly' believe buffer zones bill will pass legal challenge

It comes as 40 Days for Life accused the Scottish Government of “bigotry against its own citizens”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023

Anti-abortion protests in Scotland backed by pro-life US religious 'franchise'

One pro-choice campaigner told The National 40 Days for Life acts as a pro-life 'franchise'

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

Give Us Space: Who are 40 Days for Life and what does pro-life mean?

The first pro-life protest of scale held in Scotland was outside of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow in 2016.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

'I've never seen anyone change their mind about abortion because of protesters'

“I think the closeness of the protesters to the patients made me most angry."

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

What is a 'buffer zone' and what could a ban on anti-abortion protests look like?

Our campaign Give Us Space is backing Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay’s members' bill to bring in protections for women accessing health care.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023

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Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023

Glasgow doctor who confronted anti-abortion mob outlines 'desperate need' for buffer zones in plea to Humza Yousaf

Dr Greg Irwin, a consultant at Glasgow Children's Hospital, slammed the group saying they are 'bullying' women attending the hospital to seek abortion healthcare.

Daily Record · Apr 2, 2023

Hundreds of anti-abortion protestors gather for final vigil at Glasgow hospital

Members of 40 Days for Life gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Sunday evening for their last vigil after almost six weeks of protests.

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2023

‘If we can do it, you can do it’: US anti-abortion groups ramp up activities in UK

Emboldened by victories at home, some of the most prominent American anti-abortion groups are exporting their tactics overseas

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Anti-abortion protestors drowned out by feminist campaigner's cheesy pop tunes

Pro-life activists stood beside anti-abortion campaigners as a counter protest to to their vigils that have been taking place daily outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

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Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

Furious doctor confronts anti-abortion group protesting 'for 40 days' outside Scots hospital

Dr Greg Irwin challenged the group of pro-life campaigners, who were clutching upsetting signs and holding a "prayer vigil".

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

'Disgraceful' anti-abortion protests to start outside Scots hospital for 40 days

The 'utterly unacceptable' protests are being coordinated by 40 Days For Life - a Texas-based anti-choice organisation.

Daily Record · Dec 31, 2022

Anti-abortion group slammed for 'harassment' of women launch recruitment drive for clinic protestors

The recruitment drive comes after the UK Supreme Court upheld the ban on protests outside medical facilities providing abortion services in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘deeply distressing’ impact of anti-abortion protests

The First Minister recalled her experience of a miscarriage in 2011, which she said would have been made ‘much more upsetting’ by such demonstrations.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022

Scottish anti-abortion activists launch 'intimidating' six weeks of 'vigils'

ANTI-abortion campaigners have been condemned after launching a six-week string of "intimidating" protests outside clinics across…

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

'Intimidating' anti-abortion protests to start outside of Scots clinics for 40 days

Texas-based organisation 40 Days For Life will begin a six-week "prayer vigil" outside clinics offering abortion services in Scotland from tomorrow.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

‘More vocal, more aggressive’: calls grow for protest buffer zone at Bournemouth abortion clinic

Staff say protesters have been intimidating women outside the facility for years and things are getting worse

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