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‘Abortion harassment is a national problem’: Plans to introduce ‘buffer zone’ laws to stop abuse outside clinics

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MPs want it to be an offence for campaigners harassing women outside abortion clinics in England and Wales.

Cross-party MPs are hoping to introduce ‘buffer zones’ to protect staff and vulnerable women being abused directly outside of clinics. In these zones, certain activities would not be able to take place – including filming, harassment and intimidation. Read more