US EditionWith Belgium’s Freedom of Speech at Stake, Police Arrest UK Activist
- On June 5, 2025, two activists in Brussels were detained by Belgian police while peacefully holding signs that expressed opposition to medical treatments for transgender children.
- The arrest occurred after the activists interacted with European Parliament officials amid a tense crowd, with police alleging the demonstration was unauthorized, a claim the activists disputed.
- ADF International condemned the arrests, reporting the activists faced harassment and were taken to separate stations before being released without charges after several hours.
- Paul Coleman of ADF International called the incident authoritarianism and Calum Miller urged sanctions against officials suppressing free speech in Europe, highlighting threats to basic freedoms.
- The arrests have sparked debate on free expression in Belgium and led ADF International to explore legal options to uphold speech rights protecting children from gender-affirming treatments.
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With Belgium’s freedom of speech at stake, police arrest UK activist
Two activists were arrested in Brussels after displaying signs opposing puberty blockers for children, sparking a fierce debate about freedom of expression in the European Union capital of Belgium, several news outlets reported. Chris Elston, known as “Billboard Chris”, and Alliance Defending Freedom International employee Lois McLatchie Miller were arrested by Belgian capital police officers on… Source
Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
Lois McClatchie Miller and Chris Elston were arrested by Belgian police this week while advocating for child protection from transgender medical treatments, June 5, 2025. / ADF International CNA Staff, Jun 7, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). Police in Br... [...]
Belgian police arrest pro-life advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
Lois McLatchie Miller and Chris Elston were arrested by Belgian police this week while advocating for child protection from transgender medical treatments, June 5, 2025. / Credit: ADF International CNA Staff, Jun 7, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). Police in Brussels arrested pro-life activist Lois McLatchie Miller and child protection advocate Chris Elston on Wednesday for peacefully displaying signs that advocated for the protection of children against …
EU free speech row as anti-puberty blocker activist ARRESTED in Brussels for holding up sign
A free speech activist has been arrested in Brussels for holding up a sign warning about the dangers of puberty blockers for children.Lois McLatchie Miller from ADF International was detained alongside Chris Elston, known as Billboard Chris, whilst conducting interviews in the Belgian capital.The pair were displaying messages stating "children cannot consent to puberty blockers" and "no child has ever been born in the wrong body" when they were …
Police arrest ‘Billboard Chris,’ Christian activist in EU capital for denouncing child transgender treatments
Conservative activist "Billboard Chris" and ADF International employee Lois McLatchie Miller were arrested in Brussels while protesting transgender medical treatment for children.
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