Commentary on Sections Section 1 – Premises where abortion treatments are carried out
An abortion clinic will become a “protected premises” when notice is given to the Department of Health by the operator that they wish to become one.  This means a place where treatments for termination are actually carried out in accordance with the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No.2) Regulations 2020. A “protected premise” will remain as such unless that notice is withdrawn by the operator.