New protests outside an abortion clinic in Aberdeen have been condemned by Green politicians. Aberdeen Maternity Hospital was the target of action by the Texas-based 40 Days for Life group after the organisation started a 40-day "prayer vigil" outside clinics offering abortion services in Scotland, lasting until November 6.
The demonstrations are planned at facilities in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Falkirk, reports Aberdeen Live.The new protests coincide with the launch of International Safe Abortion Day.
Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has brought forward a proposed bill on legislation for buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland and reacted angrily to the latest demonstrations.Aberdeen City Council passed a motion in July to explore introducing a local bylaw for buffer zones but council officers warned that it could breach human rights legislation.Addressing the latest action, Ms Mackay said: “These protests are an appalling attempt to scare people out of accessing the healthcare they are entitled to.
It will be 40 days of intimidation, and it has no place in a modern and progressive Scotland. The bill that I am introducing will stop these protests for good.“It is shameful that they have chosen to launch this latest campaign of harassment on International Safe Abortion Day, a day which exists to promote safe and legal access to reproductive health.“Some of the campaigners we have seen have used graphic banners and loudspeakers.
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