Bill proposes €3,000 fine or jail for anti-abortion protesters who gather outside clinics

Bill proposes €3,000 fine or jail for anti-abortion protesters who gather outside clinics

A person guilty of a breach of this could face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to €3,000.

A Bill to impose a €3,000 fine or a jail term on anti-abortion protesters who gather outside hospitals and clinics has received cross-party support.

The draft Bill produced by Together for Safety group, will establish safe access zones outside healthcare facilities that provide abortion services.

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