Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Change the law to prevent protestors outside abortion providers

Closed 123 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce legislation to prosecute protestors outside abortion providers the same as the Australian laws which can result in either a $1200 fine & a year in prison
This law will ensure women safely get access to vital services. The Australian Bill prevents picketing within 150m of abortion facilities. It prohibits harassing, intimidating & threatening patients/staff as well as recording another person accessing premises at which abortions are provided.
In light of increased protests seen at UK abortion providers since the overturning of RoeVsWade - it is vital we protect UK women to prevent them ‘having to run the gauntlet’ to access healthcare.

Timeline

5 Jul 2022 Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 123
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 5 Jul 2022
Closed 19 Jan 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.