The Latest Breaking News from Back Off Scotland

Buffer zone laws to be brought in 'as soon as possible' says Green MSP at launch

Campaigners Back Off Scotland are also confident that legislation will be forthcoming to put a 150 meter zone around health clinics

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Hope for progress as new abortion clinic buffer zones bill launches at Holyrood

BUFFER zones to keep anti-abortion protesters away from patients will take another step towards reality on Thursday when Green MSP Gillian Mackay…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon says anti-abortion protests at Glasgow health clinics are 'deeply wrong'

The First Minister has said she 'strongly supports' the introduction of protest-free buffer zones outside hospitals to stop demonstrators causing 'stress and anxiety' for patients.

Glasgow Live · May 12, 2022

76 Glasgow doctors demand action against anti-abortion protests outside hospital

In a letter signed by dozens of Glasgow consultants, anti-abortion protests have been described as 'emotional harassment' and causing further trauma to those seeking medical treatment.

Glasgow Live · Apr 14, 2022

Scots consultants demand urgent action over anti-abortion protests that 'bully patients'

Health care professionals have now made a direct plea to Maree Todd MSP as they urged her to show "courage" and implement buffer zones as they are tired of watching patients "get bullied".

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

Glasgow anti-abortion protests 'escalating' due to lack of government action

Pro-choice campaigners fear for women trying to access health care due to the number of protestors lining the street facing the maternity unit at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Glasgow Live · Apr 13, 2022

Pro-life protest at Scots maternity unit sparks fury among campaigners

Droves of protestors were spotted lining up on Sunday evening.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022

Women outside Glasgow maternity hospital 'harassed' by anti-abortion group in 'disgusting' protest

Campaigners Back Off Scotland are calling for a 150m buffer zone to be implemented around medical centres after an anti-abortion group launched a ‘disgusting’ 40-day protest.

Glasgow Live · Mar 11, 2022