Green MSP Gillian Mackay said demonstrations by pro-choice campaigners have 'no place in a modern, democratic or feminist Scotland'.
The MSP behind new legislation which aims to outlaw protests outside abortion clinics has said she is "determined" to put a halt to such demonstrations "for good".
The Abortion Services Bill would, if passed, prevent anti-abortion demonstrators from holding protests within 200 metres of hospitals and clinics where terminations are carried out.READ MORE: Paisley knifeman chased stranger, his wife and young daughter in broad daylight attack While she said it had been a "long journey" to bring forward the Bill, she said she was grateful to those who had supported her.
"The fact that I have been supported by MSPs from all parties underlines just how determined and strong the momentum for change is."
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