Protection zones around abortion clinics
Protection zones around abortion clinics will be in force from 31 October, as the government moves to bring in stronger safeguards for women accessing this service. 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. The law will apply within a 150 metre radius of the abortion service provider.