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Northern Ireland's Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act
Coverage of Northern Ireland's Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act in the Nexus archive.
- Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent
A retired pastor, Clive Johnston, was convicted under Northern Ireland's buffer zone law for preaching near a hospital and is appealing, arguing it violates free speech and religious liberty. The law prohibits influencing access to abortion facilities within 100 meters. His legal team claims the conviction infringes on human rights.