UK Veteran Convicted for Silent Prayer Near Abortion Clinic

Adam Smith-Connor was found guilty under a Public Spaces Protection Order for praying silently near a Dorset abortion clinic.

Adam Smith-Connor, a British Army veteran, was convicted for breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order by praying silently near an abortion clinic in Dorset.
The court ruled that his silent prayer amounted to 'disapproval of abortion,' leading to a conditional discharge and a fine of nearly $12,000.
Smith-Connor, who prayed for his deceased son and other aborted babies, was charged despite not interacting with anyone entering the clinic.
The case has sparked debate about freedom of thought and expression, with critics labeling the conviction as an Orwellian 'thoughtcrime.'
New safeguarding measures in the UK will expand buffer zones around abortion clinics, prohibiting activities perceived as influencing abortion decisions.