Failure to ban silent prayer outside abortion clinics ‘defeats the point of buffer zones’, campaigners say

In response to new buffer zones outside abortion clinics, campaigners are criticizing the decision not to automatically ban silent prayer, with concerns that it could intimidate women seeking services. While pro-choice advocates argue for a total ban on silent prayers in these zones, the Crown Prosecution Service states that silent prayer may not necessarily be considered a criminal offense. Despite MPs voting in favor of buffer zones, the lack of implementation has led to increased protests outside clinics, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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