Britain’s House of Commons approved legislation on Tuesday to create “buffer zones” that ban certain behavior including silent prayer outside abortion facilities across England and Wales.
MPs voted 299–116 in favour of creating the zones.
The Public Order Bill contains powers to make it an offence for anyone who “seeks to influence, advises, persuade, or otherwise expresses opinion” to women accessing abortion services.
The bill, which is in its final stage, was designed to strengthen police powers against disruptive tactics by climate activists such as Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, and Insulate Britain.
Those found guilty of breaching the bill could be fined or face jail….