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Getting an abortion is, for many women, a deeply personal and private decision. Being targeted by groups who brandish graphic images of foetuses, hand out false medical information, wear body cameras, and follow them down the street is deeply traumatising.
Here’s one women’s account of her experience: “I was approached outside and they were offering money to help ‘keep the baby’. I was very distressed – I had to be consoled by staff in the clinic as I was crying. I didn’t expect this!” – Nottingham, 2022”
The Buffer Zone amendment would introduce areas around abortion clinics and hospitals (buffer zones) where interference with, and intimidation or harassment of, women accessing or people providing abortion services would be an offence. It is desperately needed.
Please email your MP now and tell them to support the amendment. We’ve never been closer to stopping the unjust and cruel harassment of women seeking abortion care. The more of us who get involved, the harder it will be for our MPs to ignore this issue.
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