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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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Police target charitable volunteer AGAIN for standing silently in public area
NEW FOOTAGE shows West Midlands Police officer ask Isabel Vaughan-Spruce to leave public area, citing concerns that her “mere presence” would cause “distress” Confrontation comes despite police force having paid out £13,000 for two prior…
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Dorset retiree faces trial for offering a conversation, amidst fears over “two-tier policing”
Livia Tossici-Bolt held a sign reading “Here to talk, if you want to” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth Retired medical scientist to face trial 5th -6th MARCH; ADF UK supports legal defence Christians raise…
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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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Why We Need to Champion the Life, Purpose, and Dignity of Every Person, Not Euthanasia or the UK Assisted Suicide Bill
Is there truly such a thing as ‘the right to die’ or ‘dying with dignity’ as euthanasia advocates claim? Few issues cut to the heart of human dignity and ethics, like (voluntary and involuntary) euthanasia…
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‘Tsunami of censorship’: US congressional committee criticises UK’s abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and online censorship
Influential committee makes intervention on alarming state of free speech in UK and Europe Abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and Online Safety Act in UK criticised LONDON (22 November 2024) – An influential US congressional committee…
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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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