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Woman, 74, charged under abortion protest law

A 74-year-old woman became the first person to be arrested under Scotland's abortion buffer zone law for breaching the exclusion zone at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay stated that intimidation has no place in a modern or progressive Scotland, referencing the illegality of the protests.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones, claiming they criminalize pro-life activity.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney refuted Vance's comments, calling them 'just wrong,' and clarified that no warning was given to residents about private prayer.

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Breitbart

Vance Vindicated: 74-Year-Old Charged for Praying Outside Abortion Clinic

A 74-year-old woman has become the first person to be charged for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in Scotland.

1 day ago·United States

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GB News

Pensioner becomes first person in Scotland to be arrested under abortion buffer zone law

A 74-year-old woman has become the first person to be arrested under Scotland's new abortion buffer zone law

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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christiantoday.com

Pro-lifer arrested in Scotland

A pro-lifer has been arrested for allegedly breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Glasgow, Scotland.

2 days ago

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Channel 4

Scottish police make first arrest under abortion protest law

Police in Glasgow have charged someone for the first time under a new law banning protests outside abortion clinics.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Woman, 74, first to be charged in Scotland under abortion buffer zone law

The legislation came into force last September and aims to prevent anti-abortion protesters from gathering within 200 metres of the 30 clinics across the nation where terminations are carried out.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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