ADF UK reports the thought-crime case against its client, who silently prayed near an abortion clinic, recently returned to court in Birmingham, England, even though she was previously exonerated.
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce stated: “Three years ago, I was vindicated in Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after being charged for silently praying on a public street. Yet sadly, that wasn’t the end of things. I found myself in the same court today, charged again for my silent prayers.
“My behaviour hasn’t changed in that time. I’ve simply stood inside an abortion ‘buffer zone’, on a public street, and silently prayed, meaning my thoughts were turned towards God.
“I’ve not held any posters, offered any leaflets, spoken with anyone or spoken out loud at all. I’ve not interacted with anyone in any way. Yet I’m being treated like a criminal. This is viewpoint discrimination. Standing is not a crime, silence is not a crime, thinking is not a crime.”
PRAY for FREEDOM to be upheld in the UK
