A controversial SNP MSP has been told he needs a "reality check" after claiming that football supporters and "certain processions" do more harm than anti-abortion protestors outside clinics. John Mason claimed that large groups of fans routinely "intimidate and harass" members of the public, while pro-life campaigners pose no threat to people. He was responding to a consultation on plans to ban protests within a 200 metre 'safe access zone'. Safe access zones at abortion clinics are necessary to protect women and girls, and John Mason needs an urgent reality check." The legislation lodged at Holyrood by Green MSP Gillian Mackay aims to crack down on the harassment of women and staff outside abortion facilities in Scotland.

Source: Express January 25, 2024 13:21 UTC