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Europe’s Free Speech Crisis Is Making International Headlines
Imagine a Europe where quoting the Bible lands you in court. Where praying silently or offering consensual conversation on a public streetside lands you with a criminal charge and hefty fines.
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U.S. Vice President Vance: “Concerning” British silent prayer conviction shows free speech is “in retreat”
U.S. President J.D. Vance has called out UK authorities for prosecuting an army veteran for his silent prayers near an abortion facility Smith-Connor “overwhelmingly thankful” for support from the Vice President as he prepares to…
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Appeal date set for Army Veteran convicted for silent prayer in “buffer zone”
Bournemouth Crown Court to hear silent prayer appeal, July 28th 2025 Recent CPS guidance clarifies that silent prayer is “not necessarily” a crime in national abortion “buffer zones” Bournemouth (29 January 2025) – The appeal…
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Army veteran confirms APPEAL as Crown Prosecution Service concede silent prayer “not necessarily” an offence
With legal support from ADF UK, Adam Smith-Connor will pursue an appeal against his conviction for praying silently in a “buffer zone” CPS guidance on prosecuting “buffer zone” breaches requires evidence of “overt” activity “Buffer…
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“Influencing” to be criminalised near abortion facilities from THURSDAY as government set to roll out “buffer zones” nationwide
Move comes weeks after first UK man convicted for silent prayer “thoughtcrime” in shock Bournemouth “buffer zone” ruling Almost 60,000 people sign open letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought ADF UK, supporting the legal defence of…
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GUILTY: Army Vet convicted for praying silently near abortion facility
Army veteran and father of two, Adam Smith-Connor, found guilty of breaching censorial “buffer zone” with prayerful thoughts in his mind “All I did was pray to God” – ADF UK supported legal defence, considering…
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VERDICT TOMORROW: Army Vet on trial for silent prayer
Army veteran and father of two, Adam Smith-Connor, charged with breaching censorial “buffer zone” by holding prayerful thoughts in his mind Verdict to be announced Wednesday 16th October, 10am, Poole Magistrates’ Court UK government to…
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“Buffer zones” to be rolled out in October – silent prayer NOT named as an offence, but law lacks clarity
Father of two, who served in Afghanistan, faces day 2 of criminal proceedings TODAY for praying silently in abortion facility “buffer zone” UK Government announce “buffer zones” nationwide rollout 31st October – human rights experts…
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TODAY: Trial begins for army vet who prayed silently near abortion facility
Father of two, who served in Afghanistan, faces criminal trial for praying silently in abortion “buffer zone” in Bournemouth – ADF UK supporting legal defence UK Government to roll out “buffer zones” nationwide, imminently –…
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SILENT PRAYER ON TRIAL AGAIN: Army Vet to be “tried for thoughtcrime”, Tuesday
Father of two, who served in Afghanistan, faces criminal trial for praying silently in abortion “buffer zone” in Bournemouth – ADF UK supporting legal defence UK Government to roll out “buffer zones” nationwide, imminently –…
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