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Scottish Greens launch bill to create protest-free zones outside abortion clinics

Healthcare staff and campaigners call for action in face of growing anti-abortion activity across Scotland

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022

Buffer zone laws to be brought in 'as soon as possible' says Green MSP at launch

Campaigners Back Off Scotland are also confident that legislation will be forthcoming to put a 150 meter zone around health clinics

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Scottish abortion clinics must be 'free from harassment' as Green MSP plans buffer zone bill

Gillian Mackay plans to bring a Members' Bill at the Scottish Parliament which could eventually clamp down on protests outside abortion clinics.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

‘Solidarity with US siblings’: Activists gather in Edinburgh over Roe v Wade

MSPs and reproductive rights campaigners gathered in Scotland's capital on Saturday to express solidarity with their US peers protesting over the…

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022

Edinburgh pro-choice rally to take place outside American consulate

The rally will take place on Regent Terrace at 2:00pm and will see pro-choice demonstrator shows their solidarity with their American counterparts outside the US consulate.

Edinburgh Live · May 14, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon sends firm message to protesters targeting abortion clinics

NICOLA Sturgeon will “convene and personally chair” a summit to address anti-abortion protests in Scotland and the rolling back of abortion…

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2022

One year after their elections, two MSPs look back on a tumultuous time at Holyrood

A YEAR on from the Holyrood election, two MSPs have spoken to the Sunday National about what it’s like becoming a parliamentarian during a period…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022

'I have lightsabers in my office': Gillian Mackay reveals deep love for Star Wars

ON what is globally known as Star Wars Day, Green MSP Gillian Mackay was spotted unashamedly sporting her allegiance to the much-loved film saga

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

'Abortion protesters made me feel patronised,' says woman as buffer zone pressure mounts

IT was October 2019 when Alice Murray unexpectedly fell pregnant aged 20. She had just returned to the University of Edinburgh for her third year…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2022

Fresh calls for light to be shone on 'serious issues' at troubled Lanarkshire college

Damning allegations of fraud and theft at a Lanarkshire college have again come under the spotlight at the Scottish Parliament

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022