Back Off Scotland
@backoffscotland
Campaigning for harassment-free buffer zones around clinics that provide abortion services in Scotland.
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08-10-2020 20:51:53
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Nevertheless, they persisted. Today Gillian Mackay MSP’s landmark bill was passed, paving the way for safe access zones at abortion clinics in Scotland. Huge congratulations to Alice, Lucy and all the courageous young women at Back Off Scotland who fought for buffer zones and won.
Thanks to Steph Brawn for talking to us about how we feel following last week’s vote in the Scottish Parliament ❤️
Even when Scottish Parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of the safe access zones bill, anti abortion activists continue to protest and hold vigils. If this isn’t an example of why these people have no place outside a healthcare facility, we don’t know what is.
Back Off Scotland When ScotParl backed Gillian’s bill, they acknowledged this problem exists and that people are to be protected from it. Yet with no ascent and no effective date, this crass horror show is permitted to continue. John Swinney, when will your Govt move on this? #AbortionIsHealthcare
Anti-abortion activists in Glasgow continue to harass women accessing abortion services, this time with a sign stating “abortion is not healthcare”. We look forward to Gillian Mackay MSP’s Act being implemented. Not a moment too soon for this behaviour to end.
Dr Rachel Broady It's because the anti-abortion groups use 'silent prayer' as a trojan horse for everything they do - what they mean is protect people doing this ⬇️ outside clinics. The law is based on Northern Ireland and global examples & the approach has been upheld by the Supreme Court.