Abortion clinic buffer zones being considered by more councils

At least eight local authorities in England are examining whether to follow Ealing’s lead

Eight councils in England are considering setting up abortion clinic buffer zones after pro-choice groups warned that the number of “intimidating” protests was on the rise.

Across the country, 42 vigils and protests have taken place between 2017 and 2018, according to figures compiled by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS). They are led by a number of anti-abortion groups including the Good Counsel Network and 40 Days for Life.

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