UK implements 150-meter buffer zones around abortion clinics by Oct 31 to protect women from harassment, under the Public Order Act.

The U.K. government will implement buffer zones around abortion clinics by October 31, prohibiting protests within 150 meters to protect women from harassment. The new law, part of the Public Order Act, makes it illegal to influence or intimidate individuals seeking or providing abortion services, with penalties including unlimited fines. This measure, supported by multiple political parties, aims to safeguard women's reproductive rights in England and Wales.

September 17, 2024
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