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The eight safe access zones (SAZ) in Northern Ireland can cover between 100m (328ft) and 250m (820ft) from entrances or exits of designated premises.

By Elaine McGee

BBC News NI

The police are investigating up to 50 potential breaches of laws providing safe access zones (SAZs) outside abortion clinics in Northern Ireland.

The zones came into effectin September at eight clinics in Northern Ireland.

More incidents were reported at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine than any other site, police figures show.

That has prompted pro-choice campaigners and some local politicians to call the zones to be extended by up to 250m (820ft).

In a statement, the Northern Trust said it would keep the width of the zone under review.

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The legislation, which was passed at Stormont in 2022, makes it illegal for people to be "impeded, recorded, influenced or to be caused harassment, alarm or distress" within the eight areas.