74-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Violating Scotland’s Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law

The arrest follows Vice President JD Vance's inaccurate claims about the legislation, which prohibits protests within 200 meters of abortion clinics.

The woman was arrested near Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for allegedly breaching the exclusion zone established under Scotland's Safe Access Zones Act.
The law, enacted in 2024, prohibits anti-abortion protests within 200 meters of facilities providing abortion services to protect patients from harassment.
Scottish officials, including First Minister John Swinney, refuted Vice President JD Vance's recent claims that the law criminalizes private prayer within homes located in buffer zones.
Proponents of the legislation argue it ensures women can access healthcare without intimidation, while critics, including Vance, claim it infringes on free speech and religious liberties.
US-based anti-abortion group 40 Days for Life has announced plans for further protests in Scotland next month, despite the legal restrictions.