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"Charges Dropped: British Woman's Silent Prayer Outside Abortion Clinic"
civil-liberties2 years ago

"Charges Dropped: British Woman's Silent Prayer Outside Abortion Clinic"

Police in England have dropped charges against a woman who was arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. The woman, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, received an apology from the police for the length of time it took to reach this decision. The incident occurred in a "buffer zone" where activities like prayer are banned. Vaughan-Spruce expressed her relief at the end of the investigation and highlighted the harmful implications of her ordeal for fundamental freedoms in the UK. Advocates are calling for the protection of freedom of speech and thought, as similar censorship zones are being considered in other parts of the country.

Army Vet Charged for Silent Prayer in Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zone': Prosecutors Reverse Decision
civil-liberties2 years ago

Army Vet Charged for Silent Prayer in Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zone': Prosecutors Reverse Decision

A UK military veteran, Adam Smith-Connor, has been criminally charged for silently praying outside an abortion clinic within a designated "buffer zone." Smith-Connor, who is remorseful for paying for an ex-girlfriend's abortion, argues that his silent prayer is indistinguishable from other innocuous activities. The charges carry steep fines, and Smith-Connor is expected to plead not guilty. This case follows similar instances where citizens have been tried for praying silently within abortion facility buffer zones. Concerns are raised about the erosion of freedom of thought and the potential for broader viewpoint discrimination.