Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024 (2024 asp 10)
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024 introduces designated safe access zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The primary purpose of this legislation is to safeguard individuals seeking and providing abortions from harassment, intimidation, and obstruction. The Act serves to protect the privacy and dignity of patients by ensuring their access to medical care is free from undue duress and confrontational protests. By criminalising certain protest activities within these zones, the Act aims to create a more secure and supportive environment for reproductive health services in Scotland.
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