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<p>The Government is clear that it is unacceptable that patients seeking healthcare
advice or staff working in healthcare facilities should feel intimidated or harassed.
Since the 2018 review, the Government has continued to keep the matter of abortion-related
protest outside clinics under review and continues to believe that a locally-driven
response to demonstrations outside abortion clinics in England and Wales is proportionate.</p><p>The
existing laws give the police and local authorities the powers they need to deal with
harmful protests, and the Government expects the police and local authorities to use
their existing powers appropriately.</p>
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