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Christian Volunteer Wins £13,000 Payout After Unlawful Arrests for Silent Prayer

Aug 19, 2024, 10:37 AM

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a Christian charity volunteer, has received a £13,000 payout and an apology from West Midlands Police after being arrested twice for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. Her arrests were deemed 'unlawful', and campaigners have hailed this as a significant victory against UK censorship. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over freedom of expression, particularly as Labour prepares to introduce legislation that could ban such activities near abortion clinics.