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Germany
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Berlin court undermines freedom of conscience in “morning-after pill” judgment
Pharmacist acquitted for declining to sell morning-after pill for reasons of conscience; but Court fails to uphold conscience rights. Court ruling suggest that pharmacists who conscientiously object to sale of certain drugs must give up…
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German taxi driver fined over tiny rear window Bible quote sticker
A German city has issued a fine against taxi driver Jalil Mashali over alleged unlawful "religious advertising,” because of a small Bible verse sticker on his rear window reading "Jesus – I am the way.…
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Lent pro-life volunteers alarmed as Germany considers UK-style censorship zones to criminalise help and prayer near abortion organisations
New draft law would introduce censorship zones in Germany for behaviour that could be perceived as “confusing” or “disturbing” – potentially including prayer Asked about the frequency of “harassment” incidents at abortion facilities that would…
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German government announces draft law introducing censorship zones around abortion-related facilities, fines up to 5,000€
Proposed bill would criminalize charity volunteers praying and offering help, including vague ban on words, signs, and messages that could be potentially “confusing” Legal expert Dr. Felix Böllmann: “Any form of harassment is obviously already…
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40 Days for Life group rejoices as court rules in favor of right to pray in the vicinity of abortion counseling facility
“Every human life is valuable and deserves protection. I am heartened that we will be able to resume our prayer vigils in support of women and their unborn children in the place where we think…
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Court to hear challenge to German prayer ban near abortion counseling facilities
Can authorities prohibit a silent prayer gathering on a public street in Pforzheim, Germany? This question will be addressed for the second time by the court on Thursday, 25 August.
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Germany denies refuge to Christian convert – after family member tortured, killed for his faith
An Iranian Christian convert in Germany faces likely death for his faith as deportation looms.
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UPDATE: Frankfurt court strikes down censorship zone around abortion organisation
A 40-Days-for-Life prayer group acted lawfully in gathering in front of the Frankfurt branch of the Pro Familia abortion organisation in 2020 – so ruled the Administrative Court of Frankfurt, Hesse, in a judgment handed…
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German court to hear appeal on prayer vigil ban
A German court announced it will hear the appeal against a prohibition on silent prayer gatherings in the proximity of an abortion organization.
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German court upholds ban on prayer vigil near abortion organization
Prohibitions on silent prayer gatherings in the proximity of an abortion organization may remain – so indicates a German court’s ruling on 12 May, which dismissed the challenge of the leader of a prayer initiative…
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