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Buffer zone bill will deliver strongest protections in the UK
Details of new safe access zone Bill reveal the distance, preventative measures and punishments that will protect health care staff and patients -
Buffer Zones bill is lodged by Gillian Mackay MSP
Details of the Bill will be published by the Scottish Parliament on Friday morning -
Enough is enough: days of harassment at abortion services are coming to an end
Gillian Mackay's 'buffer zone' bill will end anti-choice protests outside abortion service providers. -
We need compassion when dealing with drug misuse, not stigma
We need a person-focused drug policy based on compassion rather than stigma. -
Retailers have a responsibility to crack down on vape sales to children
Retailers must act if we are to stop children and young people from vaping. -
Scottish Greens welcome Lord Advocate advice on safe consumption rooms
Drug safe consumption rooms have a role to play as part of a humane drug policy. -
Buffer zones a springboard to stronger reproductive rights for Scotland
Gillian Mackay MSP received further support from the First Minister during today's Programme for Government ahead of her Bill going to Parliament this month -
Supporting our care staff is utterly vital, say Scottish Greens
The new deal is a step towards further support the Scottish Greens are calling for in the sector -
Ban on single use vapes within reach
Gillian Mackay MSP has led calls for a ban on the disposable products as announced in today's Programme for Government -
Curbs on travelling sports fans are “unwarranted, unworkable and out of touch”
Proposed curbs on traveling sports fans must be shown the red card. -
We need urgent break from failed drug policies of the past
The war on drugs has catastrophically failed. -
World Cup a "fantastic showcase" for women's sport
The Spanish and English women's teams have done themselves proud.