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Scottish Greens condemn 40 day ‘gauntlet of harassment’ outside Glasgow hospital
Gillian Mackay MSP, is introducing legislation to create 150 metre safe access zones, or ‘buffer zones,’ which would stop campaigners from targeting medical facilities. -
Scottish Green MSP begins Irish buffer zone visit
Gillian will meet with representatives from across the Dáil Éireann, including the Minister of State, Ossian Smyth, as well as campaign groups. -
Buffer zones will be one of proudest legacies of devolution
The summit will also hear from campaigners and from former Green MLA Clare Bailey who brought the Bill that successfully introduced buffer zones in Northern Ireland. -
Supreme Court decision on buffer zones a historic day for reproductive rights
Gillian Mackay MSP said it set a vital precedent for her own Bill at Holyrood, which seeks to introduce a similar ban in Scotland. -
Gillian Mackay’s Buffer Zone Bill named Public Campaign of Year
“Abortion rights are human rights, and we must do everything we can to protect and extend those rights," says MSP. -
Scottish Greens condemn “40 days of intimidation” from anti-choice campaigners
The protests are being coordinated by 40 Days For Life, a Texas-based anti-choice organisation. -
Greens welcome Scottish Government support for Buffer Zone Bill
Over 12,000 people filled in the Consultation about the proposal. -
Greens: buffer zone pilots very welcome but national solution is vital
Gillian Mackay's Bill has been supported by BMA Scotland and the Royal College of GPs. -
Over 12,000 responses to abortion access consultation
The consultation responses, on Gillian Mackay MSP’s proposed bill, must now be analysed before a bill can be laid before parliament.