Conservative leadership hopeful says many who voted for Farage’s party were ‘lifelong Tory voters’Protection zones will be in force around abortion clinics in England and Wales from 31 October, the Home Office said today.The law will ban campaigners from handing anti-abortion leaflets to people using the clinics. The so-called buffer zones will operate within a 150m radius of clinics.Safe access buffer zones will make it illegal for anyone to do anything that intentionally or recklessly influences someone’s decision to use abortion services, obstructs them, or causes harassment or distress to someone using or working at these premises …Anyone found guilty of breaking the law will face an unlimited fine. The College of Policing and Crown Prosecution Service will publish guidance for police and prosecutors ahead of 31 October, to ensure there is clarity and consistency with the enforcement of the new offence.For too long abortion clinics have been without these vital protections, and this government is determined to do all we can do to make this country a safer place for women. Continue reading…
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Author : Andrew Sparrow
Publish date : 2024-09-18 11:46:58
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