American pro-life activists make their presence felt in Britain
Scotland may introduce laws to keep protesters away from abortion providers
WHEN DOES quiet(ish) prayer become intolerable protest? When it takes place outside abortion clinics, thus upsetting patients and medical staff, according to Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister. The presence of hard-praying anti-abortionists from 40 Days for Life, a group based in Texas, outside Scottish hospitals and clinics has prompted Ms Sturgeon to back legislation that would allow no-go “buffer zones” around abortion providers.
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Britain October 15th 2022
- Britain’s government is yet to deal with a mess of its own making
- The threat of energy blackouts in Britain forces a rethink on gas storage
- American pro-life activists make their presence felt in Britain
- A trial of e-scooters in Britain has encouraging results
- The BBC marks its 100th birthday
- A thaw in Britain’s frozen union
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