Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce legislative proposals to protect abortion clinics from on-going demonstrations outside their premises; and if she will make a statement.

The Home Secretary announced on 26 November that she has ordered a review into harassment and intimidation near abortion clinics following concerns about the aggressive tactics of some campaigners.

The Review will gather evidence from police forces, healthcare providers, local authorities, from representative groups of the clients and also those engaging in protests and demonstrations, before considering what further action the government can take to protect those using or working in abortion clinics.