In order to better safeguard women seeking abortion services from harassment or discomfort, protection areas will be installed outside all abortion clinics in England and Wales.
A year and a half ago, a bill was passed that made the modifications possible, but because of the intense debate in parliament, draft guidelines were created and a public consultation postponed the measures.
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These restrictions will take effect today and prevent the kind of harassment that anti-abortion activists are causing nurses.
According to Ms. Robbins, there have been times when they have attempted to physically barricade individuals from entering, sing hymns, and display images of the Virgin Mary. For an hour or two, 16 people showed up, and we have been called derogatory names when we arrive at work.
When women enter, they are defenseless and must make one of the most difficult choices they have ever faced. It is quite upsetting to have that element of people judging them or calling them derogatory names.
