Pastor to appeal conviction for preaching in abortion zone

Christian pastor convicted for preaching bible near abortion clinic to appeal 'dangerous' free speech ruling

A Christian pastor who was convicted after preaching the Bible near an abortion clinic has launched an appeal against the ruling. Clive Johnston, 78, from Strabane, Northern Ireland, was convicted after preaching the Bible near Causeway Hospital in Coleraine in July 2024.On May 7, he was convicted for violating the country's Safe Access Zone laws, accused of attempting to "influence" someone - despite the fact Mr Johnston did not directly refere…

Pastor convicted after preaching in abortion ‘buffer zone’ appealing ‘dangerous’ ruling, with Trump administration taking note

Pastor to appeal conviction for preaching in abortion zone

A Northern Ireland pastor who was convicted of breaching an abortion protest buffer zone has has filed an appeal against his conviction.