Buffer Zones are "on the verge" of bringing abortion harassment to an end
It comes as a pro-life group begins a new set of protests in Scotland
Buffer Zones around abortions clinics are “on the verge” of being brought in, ending the opposition women face receiving care in Scotland.
Green MSP Gillian Mackay has been working to put the law through Holyrood which would prevent anti-abortion protesters gathering outside health centres.
She has gathered the necessary cross-party support for her proposed members’ Bill, including from First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Ms Mackay said: “My heart, my support and my solidarity are with everyone who will have to face the gauntlet of protests and banners.
You should not have to go through it. My Bill will ensure that nobody else has to."
Her words come as pro-life group 40 Days for Life gears up for action across the country today.
The Green MSP added: “These protests are utterly wrong.
They are designed to target, shame and intimidate people and to stop them from accessing the healthcare they are entitled to.
"Enough is enough. Their days of harassment are coming to an end.
“My Bill will stop them for good."
While the process for pushing new legislation through the Scottish Parliament can be long, Ms Mackay said she was “determined that we get it right.”
She assured: “I will be able to give a full update very soon.
"The levels of public and cross-party support I have received show the depth of feeling there is on this and the determination to get it done."
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