PSPO expert Kuljit Bhogal KC quoted in Observer article on UK abortion clinic buffer zones
Public Law and Judicial Review, Local Government, Licensing
Leading public law barrister Kuljit Bhogal KC, one of the UK’s foremost authorities on Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), has been quoted in The Observer amid growing scrutiny of abortion clinic buffer zones.
The article, which revealed the increasing involvement of well-funded US groups in supporting British anti-abortion protesters, highlighted Kuljit’s expertise on the use of PSPOs. Responding to claims that such measures infringe free speech and human rights, she told the paper it was “wrong to suggest PSPOs are an infringement of human rights,” stressing that these orders “ensure public spaces can be used by everyone without fear, by placing controls on activities which are having a detrimental impact.”
About Kuljit
With more than two decades of experience at the Bar, Kuljit is recognised for her deep knowledge of public law, local government powers, and community protection measures. She was appointed King’s Counsel in 2022 and is regularly instructed in complex and high-profile cases concerning regulatory enforcement, judicial review, and human rights.
Her work on PSPOs is especially significant, given their increasing use by councils to restrict disruptive or harmful activities in public spaces – from street protests to anti-social behaviour. Kuljit has acted in some of the leading cases on the scope and legality of PSPOs and, in April 2025, was named Lawyer of the Week by The Times in relation to her work in this area.
Martyn’s Law
With her combined expertise in public law, PSPOs and anti-social behaviour legislation, Kuljit has recently applied this knowledge to providing specialist advice on the implementation and legal implications of Martyn’s Law. Watch her free training session below.
Learn more about her practice here.
