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Source: Catholic News Agency https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253814/uk-parliament-bans-pro-life-outreach-and-prayer-near-abortion-facilities
Author: CNA Staff
The Power of Prayer Against Abortion Acknowledged by UK Parliament
The UK House of Commons has approved legislation to create “buffer zones” around abortion facilities that would prohibit a wide range of behavior, including silent prayer[1]. An amendment to exempt prayer and consensual conversation was voted down by lawmakers, who added the buffer zones to the Public Order Bill[1]. The legislation has been controversial, with some pro-life advocates arguing that it violates freedom of speech and religion[1]. The buffer zones would establish a 150-meter radius around every abortion clinic and prohibit “interference with access”[2]. The legislation defines “interference” as “any act or omission that disrupts or intimidates any person accessing, providing, or facilitating abortion services”[2]. The buffer zones would make it an offense to engage in prohibited behavior within a specified area around abortion clinics[5].
Christians Cancelled
The legislation has been criticized by some pro-life advocates who argue that it violates freedom of speech and religion[1]. They argue that the buffer zones infringe on their right to peacefully protest and pray outside of abortion clinics[1]. However, supporters of the legislation argue that the buffer zones are necessary to protect women from harassment and intimidation by anti-abortion protesters[2]. They argue that women seeking abortions should be able to access these services without fear of being harassed or intimidated[2].
Criminalizing the Bible as Hate Speech Next
The controversy surrounding the legislation has been ongoing, with some pro-life advocates being arrested for violating local buffer zone laws[1]. The legislation has also been the subject of legal challenges, with some arguing that it violates the European Convention on Human Rights[5]. Despite these challenges, the legislation has been approved by the House of Commons and is set to become law[1].
Overall, the UK Parliament has approved legislation to create buffer zones around abortion facilities that would prohibit a wide range of behavior, including silent prayer[1]. The legislation has been controversial, with some pro-life advocates arguing that it violates freedom of speech and religion[1]. However, supporters of the legislation argue that the buffer zones are necessary to protect women from harassment and intimidation by anti-abortion protesters[2]. The legislation has been approved by the House of Commons and is set to become law[1].
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Citations:
[1] https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253814/uk-parliament-bans-pro-life-outreach-and-prayer-near-abortion-facilities
[2] https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/january/uk-abortion-clinic-prayer-buffer-pspo-religious-freedom-adf.html
[3] https://www.thelancasterpatriot.com/british-parliament-bans-silent-prayer-outside-abortion-mills/
[4] https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/meet-the-pro-choice-atheist-fighting-a-uk-abortion-buffer-zone-law
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9447846/
[6] https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmpublic/PublicOrder/memo/POB03.htm