Maria Caulfield says she is against 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics but will accept MPs' vote.
She added: "There's a possibility of someone going up to a woman who may be upset or distressed, offering them some comfort, that could then be accused of harassment and and face six-months in jail."Ms Caulfield, a former member of the all-party parliamentary "pro-life" group who voted against legalising abortion in Northern Ireland, has overall responsibility for policy on gender equality.
Harriet Wistrich, the director of the Centre for Women's Justice, said: "We are horrified that a clear opponent of abortion rights has been appointed minister for women." Anneliese Dodds, Labour's shadow women and equalities secretary, said: "It is deeply troubling that Rishi Sunak has appointed a minister for women who supports limiting women's rights to abortion.
"The government must be clear and unequivocal that a woman's right to a safe and legal abortion is not under threat."
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