Spain: First Fines For Praying Outside Abortion Clinics

Case information
Incident date
Country
Spain
Place
Madrid
Categories
  • Government Restrictions
Attack Against
  • Morals
Societal Sphere
  • Governmental
Religious Freedom / Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression
Place of Incident
  • Public Street
Bias Indicators
  • Racial/Ethnic/Gender/Cultural Differences
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After the law that criminalizes pro-life activism outside abortion clinics entered into force, the first fines have been issued. One of the fined people was a woman that claims to have received a letter from the Government Delegation, stating that she was fined 600 euros for allegedly "organizing an illegal gathering". A young man also received a fine of 600 euros simply for praying the Rosary on his knees outside an abortion facility. The Christian Lawyers have promptly offered legal assistance to these people, claiming they intend to fight these accusations in court and have no intention of paying the fines.