The new buffer zone measures, effective October 31, 2023, make it illegal to influence or harass anyone near abortion services, imposing an unlimited fine for violations.
Despite the strong regulations, the Crown Prosecution Service has suggested that silent prayer in these zones will not automatically constitute a criminal act.
Campaigners believe the lack of prohibition against silent prayer outside abortion clinics undermines the intended purpose of the new buffer zones, prompting continued scrutiny.
The implementation of these measures aims to protect those seeking or providing abortion services from potential harassment, yet still allows for some forms of expression.
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