Tags: "buffer zones"

07 Jan
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A Chilling Christmas for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland

A Chilling Christmas for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the crib to contemplate the life of a vulnerable child; God entering our world as a baby in need of care, protection and love. ...

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29 Oct
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MSP faces criticism over “oppressive and undemocratic” assisted suicide censorship zone proposal

MSP faces criticism over “oppressive and undemocratic” assisted suicide censorship zone proposal Green MSP Patrick Harvie has faced criticism over a proposed amendment to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, introduced by Liam McArthur. The amendment seeks ...

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20 Feb
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Praying now illegal in parts of Scotland as new buffer zone law comes into force

Praying now illegal in parts of Scotland as new buffer zone law comes into force A new law which makes it illegal to pray in parts of Scotland is now in force. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act ...

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23 Sep
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Praying now illegal in parts of Scotland as new buffer zone law comes into force

Praying now illegal in parts of Scotland as new buffer zone law comes into force A new law which makes it illegal to pray in parts of Scotland is now in force. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act ...

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13 Jun
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Scottish Parliament votes to criminalise peaceful prayer vigils 

Scottish Parliament votes to criminalise peaceful prayer vigils  MSPs have voted to criminalise pro-life vigils around hospitals and clinics where abortions are performed. Despite repeated warnings from the Catholic Parliamentary Office and other pro-life organisations about the negative impact on ...

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30 Apr
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MSPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of general principles of buffer zone law which will criminalise prayer

MSPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of general principles of buffer zone law which will criminalise prayer MSPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the general principles of a proposed law that will establish buffer zones around abortion centres in Scotland. ...

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22 Apr
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Scottish Parliament moves a step closer to criminalising private thoughts

Scottish Parliament moves a step closer to criminalising private thoughts The Scottish Parliament has moved closer to criminalising private thoughts following a committee of MSPs expressing general support for a new law which will establish buffer zones around abortion centres, ...

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14 Mar
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First Minister reaffirms support for buffer zones and indicates willingness to consider decriminalisation of abortion

First Minister reaffirms support for buffer zones and indicates willingness to consider decriminalisation of abortion First Minister Humza Yousaf today reaffirmed his government’s full support for introducing buffer zones around abortion centres in Scotland. The buffer zones legislation, which anticipates ...

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08 Feb
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Peter Kearney: Buffer Zone Bill will take ‘a sledgehammer to civil liberties’

Peter Kearney: Buffer Zone Bill will take ‘a sledgehammer to civil liberties’ Earlier this week the Daily Record covered the debate set to take place among MSP’s on whether to have “Buffer Zones” around abortion clinics. A Bill proposed by ...

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