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Kate Forbes accused of lying about responding to abortion rights letter but ally takes blame

Campaign group Back Off Scotland claimed that Forbes lied on Thursday's Channel 4 debate that she had responded to their letter on abortion rights.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Gillian Mackay wants 'nitty-gritty' detail on FM candidates' abortion views

GREEN MSP Gillian Mackay has urged SNP leadership candidates to speak to her directly about the “nitty-gritty” detail of her Safe Access Zones…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Anti-abortion protesters begin 40 days of 'vigils' across Scotland

Supporters of the international 40 Days for Life campaign gathered outside the QEUH in Glasgow on Wednesday morning holding signs containing…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

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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

Glasgow hospitals to be targeted by anti-abortion protestors for the next 40 days

Anti-abortion group 40 Days of Life will be increasing the number of protests they hold outside Glasgow hospitals and clinics over the next 40 days despite pleas from medics for them to end.

Glasgow Live · Feb 22, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Dec 31, 2022

Abortion buffer zone campaigners scoop top political award

SCOTTISH Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she hopes she has “inspired other campaigners” after winning the Public Campaign of the Year award…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

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Anas Sarwar named Scottish Politician of the Year at awards ceremony

LABOUR’S Anas Sarwar has been named Scottish Politician of the Year, becoming the first from his party to win the prize for more than a decade.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

Abortion campaigners brand SNP 'utter disgrace' after abstaining from buffer zone vote

The SNP abstained from a vote to introduce buffer zones to abortion clinics across England and Wales. Back Off Scotland, a Scottish campaign group for country-wide buffer zones, has condemned the decision as an "utter disgrace".

Glasgow Live · Oct 19, 2022

Scots campaigners slam SNP abstention on abortion clinic buffer zone vote

An amendment allowing the introduction of nationwide buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales passed in the UK Parliament by 297 Yes votes to 110 Nos.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 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.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

‘Protesters just scream abuse’: the campaigners battling to make UK abortion clinics safer

Too many women complain of being harassed on their way to abortion services. The group Back Off Scotland is fighting back

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2022

SNP MSP John Mason claims independence cause harmed if anti-abortion voices 'excluded'

John Mason has been disciplined by the party for repeated comments on abortion. Campaign group Back Off Scotland welcomed the disciplinary move

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022

'Deeply unsettling' precedent set on abortion rights in new Cabinet, campaign group says

CAMPAIGN group Back Off Scotland have said there is a “deeply unsettling” precedent being set in Liz Truss’s new cabinet when it comes to…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2022

Uproar as Scottish Government spend £10,000 on anti-abortion protest mediation

THE Scottish Government is spending £10,000 on mediation services between anti-abortion protestors and those “those who are affected by them”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2022

'It would draw attention to them': NHS Grampian rejects automatic buffer zone provision

A HEALTH board in Scotland has said it would not want automatic provision of buffer zones around all abortion facilities due to fears it would…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022

Back Off Scotland reinforces need for buffer zones amidst anti-abortion protest

AN ANTI-ABORTION protest is yet again taking place outside of Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022

Aberdeen City Council votes for 'buffer zones' at abortion clinics to prevent protests

Campaigners have been asking for legislation to be implemented across Scotland to protects women's access to abortion services.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2022

Calls for anti-abortion buffer zones grow - but campaigners say decision can't be made locally

Back Off Scotland has raised concerns that anti-abortion protestors could travel to different local authorities if protest-free buffer zones aren't implemented across the country.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

BBC Scotland under fire for platforming anti-abortion 'hate group'

THE BBC has come under fire for handing a platform to an anti-abortion “hate group” on a Scotland news show.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022

Dundee women's rights campaigners slam end of right to abortion in the United States

Ann Hamilton, chair of the Dundee Violence Against Women Partnership, has called on Dundonians to continue supporting women's rights in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Health Minister Maree Todd accused of expecting abortion clinic staff to 'act like bouncers'

Labour MSP Monica Lennon submitted a parliamentary question in light of the recent protests at Sandyford Health Clinic in Glasgow, as well as the ongoing protests outside of the QEUH.

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

Anti-abortion protestors at Scots health clinic hold sickening signs

He can be heard saying: "It is a human being., it's alive. That is why they call it a termination. You are ending the life of a baby - a human being - where is their right?"

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022

Scottish Greens launch bill to create protest-free zones outside abortion clinics

Healthcare staff and campaigners call for action in face of growing anti-abortion activity across Scotland

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