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?