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Vindication for woman arrested for silent prayer as police drop six month investigation without charge

Isabel and Jeremiah

Following a six-month investigation, West Midlands Police have confirmed that they will not bring charges against Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, issuing an apology for the length of time to reach the decision not to prosecute her for silent prayer.

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Buffer zones freedom of speech Isabel Jeremiah Igunnubole PSPO UK

South African “Hate Speech” Bill Would Violate Human Rights; Free Speech Experts Address Parliament 

ADF International experts address Parliament, “Bill is unconstitutional, dangerous and not in line with international human rights standards”.

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CASE FILED: Plea for justice for wrongfully imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez submitted to international human rights body

ADF International has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Álvarez.

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“The crisis in Manipur has reached a breaking point”: United Nations experts call on Indian government to address violent clash and religious freedom violations in Manipur

UN independent experts address concerns from human rights groups regarding the ethnic, tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.

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Finnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech

Paul Coleman and Päivi Räsänen standing together.

The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.

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freedom of speech Paivi Paul Coleman Religious freedom

Live from court: Prosecution demands censorship in “hate speech” trial over Finnish politician’s Bible-tweet 

The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.

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freedom of speech Paivi Paul Coleman Religious freedom

TOMORROW: Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet  

Päivi Räsänen’s criminal “hate speech” appeal trial begins tomorrow Aug 31st. Räsänen available for questions at online press conference hosted by ADF International on Sep 1st.

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Amidst death threats, Nigerian Court rules Christian convert is free to change her religion

Mary, an 18-year-old Christian convert, successfully secured protection from members of her family who threatened to kill her for converting from Islam.

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On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Spotlight on Violence in Pakistan

Pakistani Christian communities subjected to severe violence from recent mob riots; ADF International is actively engaged in religious freedom efforts in Pakistan.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Finnish politician on trial for tweet to address press conference, Sept 1st

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Päivi Räsänen will be available for questions at an online press conference hosted by ADF International on 1st Sep at 17:00 CEST (11:00 EDT) after her trial

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