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freedom of speech
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Tribunal dates set for Christian teacher suing school for discrimination, after she was dismissed for expressing pro-life beliefs in response to student’s question
SUNDERLAND (16 OCTOBER 2026) – Dates have been fixed for the final employment tribunal hearing in the case of a Christian teacher who was dismissed for expressing pro-life beliefs when honestly answering a question from…
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Christian teacher dismissed for expressing pro-life beliefs in response to student’s question
SUNDERLAND (12 OCTOBER 2026) – A Christian teacher in Sunderland, who was dismissed after expressing pro-life beliefs when honestly answering a question from a student during a lesson, is taking legal action against her former…
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BREAKING: Christian woman pleads “not guilty” to fresh charges for standing and silent prayer, arguing that prosecution amounts to “abuse of process”
BIRMINGHAM (7 October 2026) – A Christian woman criminally charged for standing and silently praying outside an abortion facility in Birmingham has pleaded “not guilty” to fresh charges presented during a preliminary hearing. Charity volunteer Isabel…
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US Religious Liberty Commission cites European censorship crisis as warning in new report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (28 July 2026) – A US commission established by President Donald Trump has highlighted Europe’s free speech crisis by referencing in a draft report the criminal convictions of an army veteran in the UK for…
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Finnish Parliamentarian Convicted under “Hate Speech” Law Files Appeal to European Court of Human Rights
HELSINKI (24 JULY 2026) – The Finnish parliamentarian criminally convicted for “insulting” a group by Finland’s Supreme Court has filed an application to appeal her conviction to the European Court of Human Rights this week,…
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Nigerian Supreme Court Further Delays Justice for Young Musician Facing Death Sentence for “Blasphemy”
ABUJA (25 JUNE 2026) – A long-awaited hearing in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, set months ago for today, 25 June, was abruptly cancelled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Sharif-Aminu is a young Nigerian…
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Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen submits testimony before Canadian Senate Human Rights Committee on C-9 “Hate Speech” Bill
Päivi Räsänen shares her experience of prosecution and conviction by Finnish authorities for peacefully expressing Christian beliefs about marriage and human sexuality Räsänen submitted testimony as Canadian Senate considers amending criminal code to weaken protections…
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Crown Office backs down following free speech victory of Scottish Christian grandmother cleared in court for offering consensual conversation in ‘buffer zone’
Rose Docherty, 75, was cleared in court on 27 April, following arrest for offering consensual conversation Scottish prosecutor had one week to appeal ruling, which expired earlier this month With ADF International’s support, Mrs Docherty…
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East African Court case filed: Christian communities in DRC left unable to worship after targeted attacks on churches, charities
Religious freedom advocates demand a halt to attacks, financial compensation to rebuild destroyed churches; ADF International legally supporting the case. Continued attacks in the region aimed to destroy the central Christian religious pillars of the Banyamulenge…
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Finnish Parliamentarian Convicted of “Insulting” a Group for 20-year-old Church Booklet to Appeal to European Court of Human Rights
Päivi Räsänen announces intention to appeal to Europe’s top human rights court following criminal conviction by Finnish Supreme Court for a decades-old church booklet expressing her beliefs on marriage and sexuality ADF International to represent…
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