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All charges dropped for woman arrested for praying silently

West Midlands Police have decided against prosecuting Isabel Vaughan-Spruce for her silent prayer amidst pending government plans to implement similar censorial “buffer zones” around abortion facilities across the country.

All charges were dropped and police issued an apology for the investigation’s length of time.

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Isabel was arrested twice for praying silently in Birmingham. Now she is vindicated.

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But ‘thought trials’ persist: 16 November 2023

Adam Smith-Connor faces historic ‘thoughtcrime’ trial

The ability to live out your Christian faith in the UK is under threat. We are supporting Adam’s legal defense.

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