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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 four individuals prosecuted for praying or offering help in a “buffer zone”, raise concerns about freedom of speech and thought […] The post “Influencing” to be criminalised near abortion facilities from THURSDAY as government set to roll out “buffer zones” nationwide appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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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 zones” around every abortion facility from 31st October LONDON (25th October 2024) – 57,900 members of the public have signed […] The post Almost 60,000 signatories ask Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought, as army veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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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 appeal DORSET (16th October 2024) – A man charged for praying silently in an abortion “buffer zone” in Bournemouth has […] The post GUILTY: Army Vet convicted for praying silently near abortion facility appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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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 roll out “buffer zones” nationwide 31st October, criminalising “influence” near abortion facilities DORSET (15th October 2024) – A man charged […] The post VERDICT TOMORROW: Army Vet on trial for silent prayer appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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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 warn “disproportionate” legislation “lacks clarity” LONDON (18th September 2024) – The UK Home Office have announced today that a ban […] The post “Buffer zones” to be rolled out in October – silent prayer NOT named as an offence, but law lacks clarity appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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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 – human rights experts warn against plans to name “silent prayer” as a crime in buffer zone guidance DORSET (17th September […] The post TODAY: Trial begins for army vet who prayed silently near abortion facility appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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