Glasgow doctor who confronted anti-abortion mob outlines 'desperate need' for buffer zones in plea to Humza Yousaf

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A doctor who confronted anti-abortion protestors outside a Glasgow maternity unit has issued a plea to First Minister Humza Yousaf over the "desperate need" for buffer zones.Around 100 members of 40 Days for life gathered at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for their last vigil yesterday after almost six weeks of protests.Dr Greg Irwin, a consultant at Glasgow Children's Hospital, slammed the group saying they are 'bullying' women attending the hospital to seek abortion healthcare.In a message to Yousaf, Dr Irwin called for the buffer zone bill to be pushed through, slamming the protestors action as "completely out of order".He said: "First of all, congratulations on your new job, I hope very much that you're going to push through Gillian Mackay's buffer zones bill as soon as possible because as you can see we've got well over 100 demonstrators.

Protestors outside my hospital right now."These people are here to bully women coming into the hospital and seeking abortion healthcare.

That's completely out of order."So, Mr Yousaf, I know you've got a lot on your plate, but the bill's already making its way through parliament.

I would very much appreciate your help in getting it in to law as soon as possible so that Scotland can catch up with the rest of the UK and bring in buffer zones to protect our sisters and our daughters.