Abortion ‘buffer zones’, free speech and religious freedom

Posted on November 6, 2015 
Filed under Australia, Opinion

Assoc Prof Neil Foster“Governments around Australia are showing a sudden enthusiasm for introducing restricted ‘zones’ around clinics offering abortions, in order to prevent protestors from operating in those areas. Tasmania has introduced such legislation…”

Neil Foster looks at some of the ethical and legal implications of ‘buffer zone’ legislation. Where does freedom of religion fit in?