Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill: Consideration Stage

Part of Private Members' Business – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 3:30 pm on 2 March 2022.

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Photo of Jim Allister Jim Allister Traditional Unionist Voice 3:30, 2 March 2022

Harassment, of course, is only one issue. There is the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, which makes it an offence to use:

"written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting".

Under the same Order, disorderly behaviour is a criminal offence, and there are other provisions regarding conditions on public gatherings. It is not just about harassment; there are multiple opportunities to deal with untoward and unsuitable behaviour.