Laws around abortion safe access zones do not go far enough, gardaí say

Terminations are available at 11 maternity units while medical terminations take place at one third of GP practices and some reproductive health clinics. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Proposed laws to ensure safe access zones around facilities which provide abortion do not go far enough, gardaí will tell politicians on Wednesday.

Garda Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon will brief TDs and Senators on the legal impact of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services [Safe Access Zones]) Bill 2022.