Gillian Mackay will reject all amendments that weaken her buffer zones bill by Scottish Greens

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she will oppose all amendments that could weaken her Member’s Bill for Safe Access Zones.

The bill, which passed its Stage 1 vote by an overwhelming majority, will create 200 metre safe access zones, or 'buffer zones', to stop anti-choice campaign groups from protesting outside abortion service providers.

Ms Mackay was speaking ahead of Stage 2 scrutiny of the bill, which takes place today and will see the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee considering and voting on amendments from across the Chamber.