Campaign response – The Home Secretary must
urgently review flawed consultation on abortion clinic buffer zones
In recent weeks some constituents have contacted me
to ask if I would write to Home Secretary about the issue of buffer zones
around abortion clinics.
This follows reports in the media that a number of
medical bodies and charities have appealed to the Home Office to review its
decision last year to not install buffer zones.
Constituents have expressed concerns that the
introduction of buffer zones around abortion clinics could lead to an
infringement on the rights to free speech and to protest.
I am sure all constituents will agree with me that
this is a highly sensitive and complex issue but one that the government must
get right.
I have therefore written to the Home Secretary to
seek a meeting with her to discuss the issue further, and will be updating
constituents on the progress and outcome of the meeting.
