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buffer zones
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Woman arrested for silent prayer responds to Home Office dismissal of “two-tier policing”
Home Office’s comments “run contrary to the lived experience of countless everyday British people”, says Isabel Vaughan-Spruce A Dorset retiree will similarly face trial in March for holding a sign reading “here to talk, if you…
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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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Almost 60,000 signatories ask Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought, as army veteran prosecuted for silent prayer
Public letter to PM pleads: “act urgently to ensure that thought is never buffered, censored or criminalised.” Army veteran convicted for silently praying near abortion facility last week Government set to roll out censorial “buffer…
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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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VIDEO: Scottish buffer zones bill is “patronising” and unhelpful, woman who received help from pro-life volunteers tells parliament
Alina Dulgheriu, who accepted an offer of support to continue her pregnancy from a pro-life volunteer near an abortion facility, asks Scottish parliament to protect the right to offer help to women in crisis Scottish…
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Vindicated charity volunteer arrested for silent prayer in an abortion “buffer zone” testifies to Scottish Parliament
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who was arrested for praying silently in a viral video, asks Scottish parliament to protect freedom of thought in “buffer zones” bill Scottish proposal could ban prayer and pro-life conversations even inside houses…
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Vindication for woman arrested for silent prayer as police drop six month investigation without charge
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…
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