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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 March 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2018 (named day). It was answered by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Monday, 19 March 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.


Abortion: Demonstrations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Public Space Protection Orders in preventing intimidation around abortion clinics.

Answer

The Home Office review into harassment and intimidation near abortion clinics is under way. Evidence has been sought from police forces, healthcare providers, local authorities, representative groups of healthcare professionals, protesters and groups that gather in the vicinity of healthcare clinics and people who have sought medical assistance or advice. This evidence is now being assessed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132535
Session
2017-19
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Subjects
Demonstrations Abortion Clinics Harassment Public spaces protection orders
Link
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