UK Man Fined for Silent Protest Outside Birmingham Abortion Clinic

Sebastian Vaughan-Spruce, a pro-life activist, was fined in Birmingham, England for standing silently near an abortion clinic, allegedly violating "buffer zone" regulations. Despite not praying or displaying any signs, police issued him a penalty notice. The incident has sparked controversy over free speech and the enforcement of Public Spaces Protection Orders, with critics arguing that such regulations are being misused to target individuals based on their beliefs.