In 2022 the Stormont Assembly voted for a bill to place 'safe access zones' outside abortion clinics.
Northern Ireland's abortion laws changed in 2020 after Westminster acted during the absence of devolution
It will be illegal for people to be "impeded, recorded, influenced or to be caused harassment, alarm or distress" within the designated areas. The department said the zones will include the protected premises where these services are provided, as well as adjoining public space between 100m and 250m from entrances or exits of the protected premises.
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