Abortion

MSPs will vote on a bill to ban anti-abortion protests outsid eclinics in Scotland at Stage 1 next week

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Buffer zones bill could be 'unworkable' if silent prayer not banned, charity warns

New legislation is aiming to stop anti-abortion protests outside hospitals

New legislation is aiming to stop anti-abortion protests outside hospitals

Holyrood committee backs ‘necessary’ abortion buffer zones bill at stage one

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

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'It's my right to offend': Inside the hate crime protest at the Scottish Parliament

Gillian Mackay said some of the leaflets handed out at anti-abortion protests contained a 'scary' level of mis-information

Gillian Mackay said some of the leaflets handed out at anti-abortion protests contained a 'scary' level of mis-information

‘Scary’ level of misinformation in anti-abortion leaflets, MSP says

Mason was told it was not up to men to decide how women feel

Mason was told it was not up to men to decide how women feel

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Humza Yousaf was right to challenge John Mason on abortion

Humza Yousaf advised his SNP colleague John Mason to listen to women who feel intimidated by anti-abortion protesters

Humza Yousaf advised his SNP colleague John Mason to listen to women who feel intimidated by anti-abortion protesters

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'Listen to women': First Minister takes SNP MSP to task on buffer zones

Bishop John Keenan was told to desist from comparing prayer vigils outside abortion clinics to demonstrations at Faslane by MSPs

Bishop John Keenan was told to desist from comparing prayer vigils outside abortion clinics to demonstrations at Faslane by MSPs

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Nuclear campaigners slate bishop who compared peace camps to anti-abortion vigils

Bishop John Keenan was giving his perspective on a bill which would create anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics

Bishop John Keenan was giving his perspective on a bill which would create anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics

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Bishop compares prayer vigils outside abortion clinics to Faslane peace camps

Anti-abortion protesters have been demonstrating outside clinics in recent weeks causing alarm and distress for patients and staff

Anti-abortion protesters have been demonstrating outside clinics in recent weeks causing alarm and distress for patients and staff

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Opponents of abortion services buffer zones bill to face MSPs

A stock image of a woman checking a pregnancy test

A stock image of a woman checking a pregnancy test

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Abortion access could be under threat south of the Border. Here's how

Protesters standing outside abortion clinics are leaving staff scared to go to work, a sexual health worker from Edinburgh has said

Protesters standing outside abortion clinics are leaving staff scared to go to work, a sexual health worker from Edinburgh has said

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Abortion staff being scared to go to work 'should chill everybody', says MSP

Despite progress in France, there remains insufficient attention or regard for abortion

Despite progress in France, there remains insufficient attention or regard for abortion

Assa Samake-Roman: Battle for women’s bodily autonomy goes on despite France victory

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray of Back Off Scotland will give evidence to the Holyrood health committee

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray of Back Off Scotland will give evidence to the Holyrood health committee

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The big issues as landmark moment arrives for abortion buffer zones bill

Protesters have begun targeting the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow again

Protesters have begun targeting the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow again

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MSPs urged to make 2024 last year of 'disgraceful' anti-abortion protests

Anti-abortion protesters have begun a new round of harassment outside of a Scottish hospital

Anti-abortion protesters have begun a new round of harassment outside of a Scottish hospital

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'Frustration' as anti-abortion protests targeting Scottish hospital restart

Legislation going through the Scottish Parliament is aiming to stop anti-abortion protesters from harassing patients outside clinics

Legislation going through the Scottish Parliament is aiming to stop anti-abortion protesters from harassing patients outside clinics

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Campaigner fears new law could allow Scottish ministers to reduce buffer zone sizes

More than 200 women have travelled to England from Scotland for abortion care since 2019

More than 200 women have travelled to England from Scotland for abortion care since 2019

Hundreds of women travelling from Scotland to England for abortion care

Protests outside medical facilities which provide abortion healthcare services are expected to last 40 days

Protests outside medical facilities which provide abortion healthcare services are expected to last 40 days

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Backlash as anti-abortion group begins protest across Scotland

We should perhaps desist from raising our eyebrows mockingly at some of the right-wing rhetoric on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean

We should perhaps desist from raising our eyebrows mockingly at some of the right-wing rhetoric on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean

Does Rishi Sunak have principles, or is he just chasing votes like Donald Trump?

Anti-abortion protesters outside the QEUH in Glasgow

Anti-abortion protesters outside the QEUH in Glasgow

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

Nicola Sturgeon has given her formal backing to Gillian Mackay's buffer zones bill

Nicola Sturgeon has given her formal backing to Gillian Mackay's buffer zones bill

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Nicola Sturgeon formally backs buffer zones bill

Abortion rights campaigners outside of the Scottish Parliament

Abortion rights campaigners outside of the Scottish Parliament

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Include abortion decriminalisation in next Programme for Government, say campaigners

Jenni Minto (left) has said she is 'alert' to Westminster interference regarding abortion law in Scotland

Jenni Minto (left) has said she is 'alert' to Westminster interference regarding abortion law in Scotland

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Minister 'alert' to threat of Westminster interference over decriminalising abortion

Tory MP Edward Leigh called for an end to at-home abortions

Tory MP Edward Leigh called for an end to at-home abortions

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Tory MP calls for end to at-home abortions after mum jailed for termination

Gillian Mackay will be looking for formal support from MSPs for her bill tomorrow

Gillian Mackay will be looking for formal support from MSPs for her bill tomorrow

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Pro-life group skewed buffer zone consultation at 11th hour, say Greens

The Royal Courts Of Justice.

The Royal Courts Of Justice.

Assa Samake-Roman: Sexist abortion laws in UK burden women with relics of bygone era

Abortion rights supporters in Texas hold signs that read: 'My body, my choice'

Abortion rights supporters in Texas hold signs that read: 'My body, my choice'

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'Dark day for reproductive rights': Pro-choice activists react as mum-of-three jailed

The woman was jailed after pleading guilty to acquiring abortion pills

The woman was jailed after pleading guilty to acquiring abortion pills

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Woman who illegally procured her own abortion during lockdown is jailed

Alice Murray, Back Off Scotland, said she 'strongly believes' the buffer zones bill will survive a legal challenge

Alice Murray, Back Off Scotland, said she 'strongly believes' the buffer zones bill will survive a legal challenge

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

Women living in the least affluent areas of Scotland accounted for twice as many abortions as those in the most affluent areas

Women living in the least affluent areas of Scotland accounted for twice as many abortions as those in the most affluent areas

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Abortions up by a fifth in last year with most in poorest areas

The Lanarkshire woman's mum has been part of anti-abortion protests like these at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

The Lanarkshire woman's mum has been part of anti-abortion protests like these at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

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'My pro-life protester mum says my abortion was an exception. It's so offensive'

Gillian Mackay said the working group on buffer zones had

Gillian Mackay said the working group on buffer zones had

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP

Abortion protesters have been regularly standing outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

Abortion protesters have been regularly standing outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

Scottish Government criticised for scrapping buffer zone working group

Mason also defended his controversial statements on abortion.

Mason also defended his controversial statements on abortion.

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SNP MSP John Mason ‘almost certain’ to stand down at next election

John Mason MSP protests against abortion

John Mason MSP protests against abortion

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Activists call for whip removal from SNP MSP after he takes part in pro-life protest

Abortion Rights Scotland will hold a demonstration in Edinburgh to mark the 55th anniversary of the Aborton Act 1967

Abortion Rights Scotland will hold a demonstration in Edinburgh to mark the 55th anniversary of the Aborton Act 1967

Campaigners to face down anti-choice protest on Abortion Act anniversary

Clare Bailey has led the way on buffer zone legislation after getting her bill passed in Northern Ireland following a Supreme Court battle

Clare Bailey has led the way on buffer zone legislation after getting her bill passed in Northern Ireland following a Supreme Court battle

Ex-MLA urges Scottish Government to 'pull finger out' on buffer zones bill

How do anti-abortion protesters in Scotland recruit for their 'prayer vigils' outside of clinics and hospitals?

How do anti-abortion protesters in Scotland recruit for their 'prayer vigils' outside of clinics and hospitals?

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

Is abortion a crime in Scotland? Inside the decriminalisation debate

Is abortion a crime in Scotland? Inside the decriminalisation debate

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Why is abortion a crime in Scotland? Inside the decriminalisation debate

Greg Irwin has been a leading light in the buffer zones campaign, having seen first-hand the upset they cause for women working at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Greg Irwin has been a leading light in the buffer zones campaign, having seen first-hand the upset they cause for women working at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

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I'm a radiologist in Glasgow, and anti-abortion protesters drive me mad

Protesters persistently harassed patients at Sandyford with offensive signs, while one man wore a body cam

Protesters persistently harassed patients at Sandyford with offensive signs, while one man wore a body cam

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

40 Days for Life held a mass protest at the end of over a month of 'prayer vigils' outside of the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Glasgow

40 Days for Life held a mass protest at the end of over a month of 'prayer vigils' outside of the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Glasgow

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

Gillian Mackay said she had been branded 'evil' and told she 'needed to get her head checked' for her Abortion Services Safe Access Zones Bill

Gillian Mackay said she had been branded 'evil' and told she 'needed to get her head checked' for her Abortion Services Safe Access Zones Bill

'Evil and vindictive': Gillian Mackay reveals abuse from anti-abortion campaigners

Anti-abortion protesters have targeted a number of Scottish clinics and hospitals in recent years

Anti-abortion protesters have targeted a number of Scottish clinics and hospitals in recent years

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

The National will be running a three-day campaign in support of implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics

The National will be running a three-day campaign in support of implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics

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Give Us Space: Introducing The National's buffer zones campaign

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray founded Back Off Scotland in 2020 and are frustrated more progress hasn't been made with anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray founded Back Off Scotland in 2020 and are frustrated more progress hasn't been made with anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics

Pro-choice campaigners call for more urgency on buffer zones bill

DeSantis will hope the new abortion legislation attracts support from Republican primary voters in his native Florida – a state that Donald Trump won during his successful campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidency.

DeSantis will hope the new abortion legislation attracts support from Republican primary voters in his native Florida – a state that Donald Trump won during his successful campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidency.

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Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting abortion in Florida

Gillian Mackay said her team are not 'sitting on their hands' and are looking at ways to speed up the legislation

Gillian Mackay said her team are not 'sitting on their hands' and are looking at ways to speed up the legislation

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Gillian Mackay: Being behind rest of UK with buffer zones is no bad thing

Activists from the 40 Days For Life group protested against abortion in Glasgow on Sunday

Activists from the 40 Days For Life group protested against abortion in Glasgow on Sunday

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Health Secretary pledges rapid action on 'unacceptable' anti-abortion protests

Humza Yousaf has been urged to act as more than 100 people protested against abortion in Glasgow

Humza Yousaf has been urged to act as more than 100 people protested against abortion in Glasgow

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NHS doctor calls on Humza Yousaf to act after 'intimidating' anti-abortion protest

Gillian Mackay has insisted intimidation from protesters at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital must end

Gillian Mackay has insisted intimidation from protesters at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital must end

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Green MSP looking to speed up buffer zones bill as abortion protests intensify

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential successor to Nicola Sturgeon

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential successor to Nicola Sturgeon

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Who is Kate Forbes? The Finance Secretary vying to become youngest SNP leader

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf

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Shona Craven: Anti-abortion groups are always ready to pounce

Kate Forbes has been accused of ditching party policy on abortion

Kate Forbes has been accused of ditching party policy on abortion

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Kate Forbes 'won't change abortion law in Scotland' if she becomes first minister

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