Greens welcome Scottish Government support for Buffer Zone Bill
Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay has welcomed the Scottish Government’s support for her Bill to establish 150 metre safe access zones, or Buffer Zones, outside medical facilities that provide abortion care.
The Bill has already received the support of the British Medical Association and the Royal College of GPs. Over 12,000 people filled in the Consultation about the Bill.
Commenting, Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said:
“Nobody should be abused or intimidated when accessing healthcare, but, over recent years, we have seen a huge increase in anti-choice campaigners targeting medical facilities that provide abortion services.”
“Some of the campaigners are bringing graphic banners and using loudspeakers. The service users and staff I have spoken to have told me about the terrible impact that these so-called vigils have had.”
“I am delighted that the Scottish Government is supporting my Bill to stop these shameful protests once and for all.”
“Abortion rights are human rights, and, as the appalling decision to rollback reproductive rights in the US shows, our progress can be fragile. That is why we must do everything we can to protect and advance it.”
“I will be working with the Scottish Government to ensure that these vital changes are in place as soon as possible to make sure that nobody is harassed in this way.”
