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Campaigners left 'frustrated' by 'weakness' in abortion buffer zones law

Buffer zone campaigners have said they are “frustrated and concerned” after it emerged police cannot enforce anti-protest measures when clinics…

The National (Scotland)

'Absolutely dreadful': Local representatives react to Grangemouth refinery's last day

LOCAL representatives have called the last day of crude oil production at the Grangemouth oil refinery an “absolutely dreadful day” for Scotland…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland issue update on abortion buffer zones in major intervention

Abortion buffer zones cannot be enforced when clinics are closed, police have said in an email seen by the PA news agency

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Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

An email from a police inspector claims the Crown will not prosecute anyone for breaching the buffer zones outside of operating hours.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government urged to extend Glasgow abortion clinic buffer zone

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has called on the Scottish Government to review the size of a buffer zone for anti-abortion protests outside of a Glasgow…

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Should Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones be extended?

OVER a hundred anti-abortion protesters gathered outside Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital last Sunday evening ...

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Who could replace Patrick Harvie as Scottish Greens co-leader?

PATRICK Harvie has announced he plans to step down as co-leader of the Scottish Greens and the question of who will replace him will be firmly on…

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Patrick Harvie to stand down as co-leader of Scottish Greens

UK’s longest-serving parliamentary leader will leave legacy of rent freeze, housing rights and free under-21 bus travel

The Guardian - UK

MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said every new parent should have the chance to spend quality time with their baby.

Evening Standard

'Childish' anti-abortion protesters to hold demonstration right outside clinic

An anti-abortion protest is to set to be held right outside a clinic in Edinburgh at the weekend, with organisers claiming it will have “no…

The National (Scotland)

I went viral for challenging abortion protesters. Here's why I did it

THE woman who has gone viral after calling out anti-abortion protesters outside a Glasgow hospital has called for nearby buffer zones to be…

The National (Scotland)

Anti-abortion protesters branded 'disgusting' as 'vigil' starts in Glasgow

AN anti-abortion protest which is set to last for 40 days has begun near a Glasgow hospital.

The National (Scotland)

Anti-abortion campaigners branded ‘disgusting’ as they hold vigil near hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

Evening Standard

Anti-abortion group set to begin protests following JD Vance buffer zone claims

A series of anti-abortion protests are set to begin today outside a hospital in Glasgow...

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Buffer zones could be extended if abortion protesters 'cause issues', MSP warns

BUFFER zones banning anti-abortion protesters from demonstrating outside clinics in Scotland can and will be extended if activists continue to…

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Revealed: The anti-abortion groups lobbying MSPs against women's rights

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbying groups have met with MSPs dozens of times since the start of 2024, The Sunday National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Inside the US-backed groups waging war on Scotland's abortion buffer zones

ON Wednesday afternoon, Rose Docherty became the first person to be arrested under Scotland’s new abortion buffer zone law.

Evening Standard

US anti-abortion group planning series of protests outside Scottish hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

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The Guardian - UK

Woman, 74, arrested for alleged breach of exclusion zone around Glasgow abortion clinic

Anti-abortion protesters gathered at clinic days after JD Vance made inaccurate claims about Scotland’s rules

The National (Scotland)

Abortion protest arrest ‘linked to JD Vance’s misinformation about Scottish law’

THE first ever arrest made under Scottish laws banning protests outside abortion services is linked to “toxic misinformation” spread by US vice…

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John Swinney challenges UK Government as he pledges £25 million for Grangemouth

John Swinney has pledged a further £25 million to secure a “just transition” for Grangemouth, calling on the UK Government to match the…

The National (Scotland)

US embassy urged to correct JD Vance's 'lies' about Scottish laws

THE US embassy has been told to correct “lies” told by vice president JD Vance about Scotland ...

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No arrests made under buffer zone legislation amid JD Vance claims

There have been no arrests made under new buffer zone legislation in Scotland since the law came into place.

The National (Scotland)

'Unbelievable': Campaigners respond to JD Vance's buffer zones lie

CAMPAIGNERS have called US vice president JD Vance’s claims that Scots who pray in their homes inside buffer zones around abortion clinics could…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth oil refinery 'to close as early as May'

SCOTLAND’S last remaining oil refinery could reportedly close as early as this May.

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