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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Public Order Bill

24 October 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Jeremy Quin Con Horsham

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has inserted an amendment into the Public Order Bill to establish buffer zones around abortion clinics.
  • The amendment aims to protect the safety and wellbeing of individuals accessing abortion services.
  • The Government has published a separate ECHR memorandum to assess the compatibility of the Bill's provisions with Convention rights.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the insertion of an amendment into the Public Order Bill that establishes buffer zones around abortion clinics.

Action requested

The Government has published a separate ECHR memorandum assessing the compatibility of the Bill's provisions with Convention rights and looks forward to further scrutiny and debate in Parliament.

Key facts

  • An amendment was inserted into the Public Order Bill on Tuesday 18 October.
  • Clause 9 establishes designated areas around abortion clinics.
  • The Government has published an ECHR memorandum assessing compatibility with Convention rights.
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