“Safe access zones” at abortion clinics: legislation

On 21 October 2024, the Secretary of State made The Public Order Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 which extend to England and Wales; this provides that Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023 (offence of interference with access to or provision of abortion services) will come into force on 31 October 2024.

Extracts from Explanatory Note, which is not part of the Regulations, are reproduced below.

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