"Survivors may need to safely access abortion health care facilities for a variety of reasons which can include the instance of a pregnancy resulting from rape or sexual violence. They may also be receiving other types of healthcare from the same facilities which provide abortion services, including sexual health treatment and forensic medical procedures. Anti-abortion protests outside clinics have a clinical, emotional and psychological impact. The activities of anti-abortion protesters cause distress and have the potential to cause trauma to survivors accessing abortion services. We strongly support the introduction of legislation which would further protect survivors of sexual violence and rape accessing essential abortion services without the fear of intimidation or harassment. We support the introduction of safe access zones around abortion clinics and healthcare settings which provide abortion services." Read our full response to the consultation at the link in bio.