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Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'progress quickly' with abortion protest buffer zone bill

NICOLA Sturgeon has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to passing legislation which would see buffer zones implemented around…

The National (Scotland)

Lanarkshire MSP delighted after Supreme Court ruling on protests outside abortion clinics

Gillian Mackay MSP said it set a vital precedent for her own Bill at Holyrood, which seeks to introduce a similar ban in Scotland

Daily Record

Northern Ireland abortion buffer zone ruling is a ‘historic day’ – Green MSP

The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Northern Ireland Bill did not infringe on the free expression of opponents of abortion.

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Supreme Court ruling opens door to abortion protest 'buffer zones' in Scotland

NORTHERN Ireland’s bid to introduce “safe access zones” around clinics providing abortion services is legal and within competence, the UK’s…

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Abortion buffer zone campaigners scoop top political award

SCOTTISH Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she hopes she has “inspired other campaigners” after winning the Public Campaign of the Year award…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar named Scottish Politician of the Year at awards ceremony

LABOUR’S Anas Sarwar has been named Scottish Politician of the Year, becoming the first from his party to win the prize for more than a decade.

The National (Scotland)

‘Disgusting’: Bust up as fringe political party plans protest at sexual health clinic

A FRINGE political party in Scotland has been labelled “disgusting” after announcing plans to protest outside a sexual health clinic.

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Scotland reacts as US states vote to protect abortion rights

PRO-ABORTION campaigners across Scotland have reacted to the news that multiple states in the US have passed measures which will enshrine the right…

The National (Scotland)

Concerns raised as Holyrood won't get say on Levelling Up Bill 'missions'

FEARS have been raised that the Scottish Parliament will not get a say on the main "missions" of the UK Government’s Levelling Up and…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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.

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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…

Daily Record

'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.

Glasgow Live

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.

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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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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)

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

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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

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