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UK cannabis laws ‘making criminals out of mums and dads’, Tommy Sheridan warns

THE UK Government is criminalising parents “trying to do the best for their kids”, an MP has said, as the number of people illegally buying…

The National (Scotland)

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

Unity is a must to help build a new nation, Yes group says

A LEADING member of a Yes group has urged activists to harness the positivity of the independence movement and reach out to all if the campaign…

The National (Scotland)

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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 Independent UK

New anti-abortion protests in Aberdeen by Texas-based group branded 'appalling' by politicians

The group has planned protests at clinics in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

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…

The National (Scotland)

Lesley Riddoch in call for huge protest on day of Supreme Court indy decision

BROADCASTER and campaigner Lesley Riddoch has called for there to be a “blooming big demonstration” outside Holyrood on the day of the Supreme…

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'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

Calls for all Scotland football matches to be free to view on TV

ITV confirmed Wednesday evening's match against Ukraine would be aired for free. However, Saturday's match against the Republic of Ireland will be behind a paywall as it is broadcast by Premier Sports.

Glasgow Live

Fresh call for Scotland's international football matches to be free to watch

SCOTLAND'S international football fixtures should be free to view, a Scottish Greens MSP has said.

The National (Scotland)

John Mason disciplined for defending anti-abortion protestors targeting clinics

Mason was given a written warning after his remarks on abortion rights and buffer zones outside of clinics caused "great distress", the…

The National (Scotland)

'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)

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…

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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)

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

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

'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…

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

'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…

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