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<p>The Public Order Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May. Implementation of the
Public Order Act measures is staggered.</p><p>The Government respects the will of
Parliament and is working to commence Safe Access Zones as soon as is practicably
possible. We have been considering what needs to be done to ensure Safe Access Zones
can be implemented as effectively as possible, with law enforcement agencies having
a clear and consistent understanding around enforcement, and abortion service providers
and protestors being clear as to what is expected under the new law.</p><p>The timescales
for commencing the new Section 9 offence of interference with access to, or provision
of, abortion services will be confirmed in due course.</p>
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