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Westminster urged to follow Sturgeon’s lead on abortion ‘buffer zones’

The First Minister said her government would ‘safeguard the access of women to abortion services without harassment or intimidation’.

The Independent UK

MSP behind abortion clinic buffer zone legislation suggests reason for mediation commission

The Scottish Government provoked a backlash last month when a contract award notice published online showed it had paid for the services of a civic…

The National (Scotland)

What are the legal issues around abortion clinic buffer zones and bylaws?

The Scottish Government say the solution lies with councils bringing in bylaws, while Cosla, the local authority umbrella body, say that this isn’t

The National (Scotland)

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Majority of Scottish councils not considering buffer zone bylaws

The National asked each of Scotland's 32 council's where they stand on the issue of bylaws outside of abortion clinics

The National (Scotland)

Anti vaccine protestors could be banned from protesting outside hospitals in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: Extending buffer zones that could be set up was discussed by a Government ministerial group.

Daily Record

Hope that abortion buffer zones are 'a big step closer' after latest summit

A BID to use council by-laws to establish buffer zones outside of abortion clinics has been welcomed but with an added warning that finding a…

The National (Scotland)

Anti-abortion party slammed for 'disgusting' tweet comparing buffer zones to concentration camps

It comes on the same day as the First Minister was set to convene a second summit on abortion and the introduction of safe areas around clinics that offer termination.

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'Appalling' Scottish fringe party condemned for comparing abortion to Holocaust

A FRINGE political party has been branded “disgraceful” after bombarding abortion rights activists with an “appalling” meme comparing…

The National (Scotland)

Controversial Starbucks in Lanarkshire gets go-ahead following successful appeal

The development will see a new coffee shop and drive-thru facility opening in the coming months.

Daily Record

'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)

First Minister sets date for second summit on abortion rights and buffer zones

THE First Minister has set a date for the second summit on abortion rights to further discuss the implementation of buffer zones around abortion…

The National (Scotland)

Final call for Scots to take part in abortion clinic buffer zone consultation

TIME is fast running out to fill in a consultation on whether anti-protest buffer zones should be put in place around abortion clinics in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court poses threat to abortion clinic buffer zones, says Green MSP

A BILL to implement anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland could face a “huge problem” if the UK’s Supreme Court…

The National (Scotland)

Lanarkshire MSPs team up to back buffer zones around Scotland's abortion clinics

Labour's Monica Lennon as backing Green MSP Gillian Mackay's Private Members Bill on the issue.

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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant in row over £6,000 staffing support from anti-abortion group

Rhoda Mackay is committed to legislation that will create buffer zones outside abortion clinics but the Greens said it was "disappointing" she had associated herself with an organisation that is opposed to them.

The Independent UK

British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

The body gave its backing to Gillian Mackay’s Bill which would see buffer zones placed around abortion clinics.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon commits to establishing abortion buffer zones around clinics in Scotland

The summit is an important opportunity to ‘reaffirm women’s autonomy and right to choose’, said Ms Sturgeon

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow anti-abortion buffer zones could be first in Scotland to curb protests outside clinics

Glasgow could be the first local authority in Scotland to see buffer zones introduced to stop anti-abortion protestors being allowed to demonstrate at the entrances and exits of health care settings.

Daily Record

Glasgow could introduce first abortion buffer zone in Scotland to limit protests outside clinics

Nicola Sturgeon met with police and council chiefs at a summit to consider how best to protect women's access to abortion services.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon backs establishing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has backed establishling buffer zones around abortion clinics to allow women to access services “free of harassment or intimidation”.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister to take the chair at summit on abortion to 're-affirm women’s autonomy'

AN abortion summit in Scotland today will be an important opportunity to “re-affirm women’s autonomy and right to choose”, Nicola…

Daily Record

Suspected drug deaths in Lanarkshire decline during first quarter of 2022

Police Scotland statistics suggest there were nine fewer deaths than in the same period last year.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire carers recognised by politicians at event held for Carers Week

MSPs paid special tribute to local carers during Carers Week 2022.

The National (Scotland)

Abortion clinic buffer zones consultation overwhelmed by responses during first week

A SURVEY on introducing buffer zones around abortion clinics to ward off protesters received more than 1000 responses in its first week.

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