![Adam Smith-Connor was fined for “praying for [his] son, who is deceased” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth, England. Adam Smith-Connor was fined for “praying for [his] son, who is deceased” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth, England.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2023012206018_4181994801383246fb4e537e329dd05f71eca89ee5b878daa8a1e6068d9c3611.jpg)
Second Bystander Ensnared by English Ban on Prayer Outside Abortion Facilities
Smith-Connor stood silently with his back to the facility to respect the privacy of staff and visitors, according to Alliance Defending Freedom UK.
Smith-Connor stood silently with his back to the facility to respect the privacy of staff and visitors, according to Alliance Defending Freedom UK.
The pandemic had brought some unique challenges to those keeping peaceful vigils, including one episode outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Pittsburgh where members at a prayer vigil were coughed and sneezed on by antagonists.
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