British army veteran found guilty of breaching abortion 'buffer zone' by praying silently - LifeSite (lifesitenews.com)"Smith-Connor was arrested near the British Pregnancy Advisory’s Bournemouth, Dorset abortion business on November 14, 2022, after praying silently for his son Jacob, who was aborted 22 years ago. The father, currently a physiotherapist, pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that forbids protests, offers of help to pregnant women, or pro-life witness of any kind outside the abortion center for the next three years, from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM. When confronting Smith-Connor, who prayed silently with his back towards the clinic, a police officer asked him to describe “the nature of his prayer.” FULL STORY at above link.
"Defense attorneys argued that Smith-Connor’s prayerful thoughts, beliefs and opinions were not a crime, especially as he stood peacefully and silently on a public street. He stood behind a tree, spoke to no one and had his back to the facility."
"The court also ordered the father of two children to pay prosecution costs amounting to £9,000 ($11,700 USD)."FULL STORY at above link.