Scots campaigners have slammed the SNP after plans to introduce abortion clinic buffer zones were passed in England and Wales.
Campaign group Back Off Scotland welcomed the news south of the border but labelled the party's abstention on the vote an 'utter disgrace'.
An amendment allowing the introduction of nationwide buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales passed in the UK Parliament by 297 Yes votes to 110 Nos.The move comes after women told of facing harassment and intimidation from anti-abortion protestors outside clinics.
It's understood SNP MPs abstained from voting on the issue on Tuesday despite the party's support for introducing similar legislation in Scotland.The zone's legislation excluded Scotland - but Scottish women will be affected by the decision as Scotland can only provide abortions up to 20 weeks.
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