Monday 9 October 2017

US-style abortion battles loom in UK amid claims of intimidation

US-style abortion battles loom in UK amid claims of intimidation As street tensions increase, pro-choice group says a London council must curb ‘harassment’ of women at Marie Stopes clinic

A London council will decide on Tuesday whether to pursue a public space protection order to prevent the harassment and intimidation of women accessing abortion services at the Marie Stopes clinic in Ealing, west London.

In the first case of its kind, Ealing council will debate the move after a petition from local pro-choice group, Sister Supporter, which demanded action to stop anti-abortion protesters holding vigils six days a week outside the clinic and approaching patients.

The people who frustrate the rights of women in the name of religion using moral blackmail are bullies of the worst kind Continue reading... The Guardian

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