Scottish Lawmaker Confirms Prayer at Home Could Breach Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law

Gillian Mackay, architect of Scotland's protest restrictions, admits private prayer visible from a window may be illegal under certain conditions.

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay acknowledged that visible prayer inside a home within a 200-meter abortion clinic buffer zone could theoretically breach the law.
The legislation, enacted in 2023, aims to prevent protests and harassment near abortion clinics but extends to private properties within the zone.
Critics, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, argue the law undermines free speech and religious freedom, citing recent enforcement cases as evidence.
A 74-year-old woman was recently arrested under the law for holding a silent vigil near a clinic, sparking further debate over its application.
Supporters of the law argue it is necessary to protect individuals seeking abortion services from intimidation and harassment.