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Abortion “pills by post”: approval of procedure not unlawful – Court of Appeal – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted October 22nd, 2020 in abortion, doctors, judicial review, news by sally

‘The secretary of state had granted a temporary approval during the COVID-19 pandemic of “the home of a pregnant woman” as a class of places for the taking of Mifepristone, one of the two drugs required for a termination of pregnancy during the first 10 weeks. The appellants challenged this decision by way of judicial review, arguing, inter alia, that it was unlawful as being without the powers conferred by the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended).’

UK Human Rights Blog, 21st October 2020

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Court upholds ban on anti-abortion poster targeting Stella Creasy – The Guardian

Posted May 7th, 2020 in abortion, freedom of expression, human rights, local government, news by sally

‘An anti-abortion campaigner who is banned from displaying a poster featuring an image of a dead foetus alongside a picture of the Labour MP Stella Creasy has failed to overturn a council order against him.’

The Guardian, 6th May 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Relaxation of UK abortion rules welcomed by experts – The Guardian

Posted March 31st, 2020 in abortion, coronavirus, government departments, news, women by sally

‘Leading UK healthcare providers have welcomed the government’s decision to allow women to take abortion pills at home without travelling to a clinic.’

The Guardian, 30th March 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

UK abortion law briefly changes during Covid-19 outbreak – The Guardian

Posted March 25th, 2020 in abortion, coronavirus, government departments, health, internet, news by sally

‘The UK government published then deleted changes to abortion law that would have allowed women to access medical terminations without travelling to a clinic, leaving women’s health charities “staggered”.’

The Guardian, 24th March 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Pickets, prayers and protests: using anti-social behaviour legislation to curb protest – UK Police Law Blog

Posted January 28th, 2020 in abortion, Christianity, demonstrations, freedom of expression, homosexuality, human rights, Islam, news, public spaces protection orders, school children by tracey

‘Two recent cases have required the High Court and Court of Appeal to consider in detail the use by local authorities of different powers contained in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (“ASBCPA”) to limit or prevent protests that have contained a strong religious or moral element. To what extent are the courts prepared to sanction the use of these powers in relation to types of activities that perhaps would not immediately spring to mind when the words “anti-social behaviour” are heard? The answer, in two words, is “very prepared”, judging by the decisions in the cases of Dulgerhiu v London Borough of Ealing [2019] EWCA Civ 1490 and Birmingham City Council v Asfar [2019] EWHC 3217 (QB).’

UK Police Law Blog, 27th January 2020

Source: ukpolicelawblog.com

First arrest and prosecution for praying in public case collapses after bungled police investigation – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 1st, 2019 in abortion, cautions, Christianity, freedom of expression, harassment, news, police, public spaces protection orders, video recordings by sally

‘The country’s first arrest and prosecution for praying in public has collapsed following a bungling police investigation.’

Daily Telegraph, 31st October 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Government review of abortion clinic buffer zones ‘misrepresents impact of protestors on patients’ – The Independent

Posted October 8th, 2019 in abortion, consultations, demonstrations, news, public spaces protection orders by tracey

‘A government review into buffer zones outside abortion clinics underplayed and misrepresented the impact of activists on staff and patients, a number of medical bodies and charities have claimed in a renewed call for better protections for women in vulnerable situations.’

The Independent, 8th October 2019

Source: www.independent.co.uk

The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2019 – Issue 2 – 1COR

Posted September 2nd, 2019 in abortion, care orders, civil procedure rules, contact orders, disciplinary procedures, duty of care, local government, medical treatment, news, statutory interpretation by sally

‘Welcome to the second issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases in medical law, including clinical negligence, regulatory, and inquests.’

1COR, 7th August 2019

Source: www.1cor.com

The line between legitimate protest and anti-social behaviour – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted September 2nd, 2019 in abortion, demonstrations, freedom of expression, human rights, news, public order, public spaces protection orders by sally

‘Public order cases involving protests have always sparked controversy, with the collision between the state’s responsibility to ensure the smooth running of civil society and the individual citizen’s right to draw attention to what they regard as a pressing moral concern.’

UK Human Rights Blog, 30th August 2019

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Government Urged To Tackle ‘National Problem’ Of Protests Outside Abortion Clinics – Rights Info

Posted August 23rd, 2019 in abortion, appeals, demonstrations, freedom of expression, harassment, human rights, local government, news, public spaces protection orders by sally

‘Campaigners have renewed calls for the government to create “safe-zones” around abortion clinics across the country after the Court of Appeal upheld a ban on pro-life protests near a west London health centre.’

Rights Info, 22nd August 2019

Source: rightsinfo.org

Buffer zones around abortion clinic – judgment – Law & Religion UK

Posted August 22nd, 2019 in abortion, demonstrations, freedom of expression, human rights, local government, news, proportionality by sally

‘The BBC reports that pro-life protesters have lost their legal challenge against the UK’s first buffer zone around an abortion clinic. Ealing Council implemented a 100-metre exclusion zone at the Marie Stopes centre last year after women complained of being intimidated. The Good Counsel Network, which holds vigils outside the clinic in Ealing, west London, denied harassing women. Three Court of Appeal judges dismissed the bid to overturn the ban on protests directly outside the facility.’

Law & Religion UK, 21st August 2019

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Anti-abortion activists launch legal challenge against council over public spaces protection order – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 31st, 2019 in abortion, demonstrations, local government, news, public order, public spaces protection orders by tracey

‘The London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames faces a legal challenge from anti-abortion activists over a public spaces protection order (PSPO) it has imposed to restrain their protests.’

Local Government Lawyer, 31st May 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Appeal to hear legal challenge over ‘safe zone’ around abortion clinic – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 15th, 2019 in abortion, demonstrations, local government, news, public spaces protection orders by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal to claimants who unsuccessfully challenged Ealing Council’s decision to introduce – through a public spaces protection order – a “safe zone” outside an abortion clinic.’

Local Government Lawyer, 14th January 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ plan to stop protesters rejected by the government in surprise move – The Independent

Posted September 14th, 2018 in abortion, demonstrations, news by tracey

‘The government has rejected calls for the introduction of “buffer zones” barring anti-abortion protests outside abortion clinics across the UK.’

The Independent, 13th September 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Landmark judgment on PSPO Regime has Significant Repercussions for Freedom of Expression – Oxford Human Rights Hub

Posted August 21st, 2018 in abortion, freedom of expression, human rights, news, privacy, public spaces protection orders by sally

‘On 2 July 2018, the High Court handed down judgment in Dulgheriu v London Boroughof Ealing [2018] EWHC 1667 (Admin). The case provides crucial insight into the ever lowering threshold at which freedom of expression can be curtailed in the United Kingdom. The judgment rejected a challenge to an Ealing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which bans any expression concerning abortion within 100 metres of a Marie Stopes abortion clinic.

Oxford Human Rights Hub, 20th August 2018

Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk

Pro-life charity to take Lambeth council to court after it was kicked out of country fair – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 15th, 2018 in abortion, charities, defamation, freedom of expression, human rights, local government, news by sally

‘A pro-life charity is to take a council to court after they say being kicked out of a country fair infringed their human rights.’

Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Campaigners await UK decision on abortion clinic buffer zones – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2018 in abortion, harassment, news by sally

‘Campaigners calling for buffer zones to prevent harassment and abuse of women accessing abortion centres are expecting a Home Office announcement within weeks.’

The Guardian, 13th August 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Women In England ‘Illegally Taking Abortion Pills At Home’ To Avoid Having Abortions On Public Transport – Rights Info

Posted August 1st, 2018 in abortion, medicines, news by sally

‘Currently, the law states that all abortion pills must be taken in a clinic or hospital – meaning some women end up having an abortion on public transport, or while driving home.’

Rights Info, 31st July 2018

Source: rightsinfo.org

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