Prayer or Counseling Outside Abortion Clinic Now a Crime in Northern Ireland, $2500 Fine

Sep 26, 2023

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A controversial new law passed in Northern Ireland threatens to restrict the religious freedom of Christians who pray or offer help to women outside abortion clinics.

The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act, which takes effect this Friday, creates "safe access zones" up to 150 meters around any facility that provides abortions or abortion counselin…

Prayer or Counseling Outside Abortion Clinic Now a Crime in Northern Ireland, $2500 Fine

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