Preacher acquitted after being falsely accused
Christian street preacher, Michael Jones, 75, has this week been acquitted of all charges following a prosecution that stemmed from an alleged incident in Beverley town centre on 1 December 2023. The case, supported by lawyers with the Christian Legal Centre, raised important questions about the boundaries of free speech and the misrepresentation of personal ...
22 August 2025 Articles
Christian preacher vindicated after arrest for questioning Qur’an
Christian street preacher, John Steele, has been vindicated after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against him following his arrest in Rotherham town centre for asking a member of the public what the Quran says about domestic violence. The incident, captured on police body cam footage, which led to Mr. Steele being detained and threatened with a ...
28 July 2025 ArticlesChristian preacher vindicated after arrest, prosecution and ‘non-crime hate incident’ threat for questioning Quran
Christian street preacher, John Steele, has been vindicated after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against him following his arrest in Rotherham town centre for asking a member of the public what the Quran says about domestic violence.
26 July 2025 Press Office
Street ministry is a service to the community
Sean Redfearn comments on the recent good news from Uxbridge, that a church will be able to continue its evangelistic outreach ministry As Christians, we know that Jesus has the power to change a life – any life – in an eternal way and in a way that nothing else can. That’s why so many ...
23 July 2025 ArticlesChurch overturns criminal ban on street preaching and evangelising in London borough after legal action
In a win for Christian freedom, a West London church has compelled a local authority to reverse a controversial Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that had effectively criminalised its Christian outreach ministry.
20 July 2025 Press Office
Labour council U-turn from criminalising Christian street preaching
A Labour council has been forced into a dramatic U-turn after it sought a court injunction to criminalise Christian prayer, singing and evangelism in public. On 7 March 2025, Rushmoor Borough Council sought an injunction at Aldershot and Farnham County Court that would have imposed draconian restrictions on Christian Street preachers in Aldershot and Farnborough. ...
12 May 2025 ArticlesLabour council U-turn on injunction that would have criminalised Christian street preaching and Christmas carols
A Labour council has been forced into a dramatic U-turn after it sought a court injunction to criminalise Christian prayer, singing and evangelism in public.
10 May 2025 Press Office
Preacher to appeal after arrest for criticising Islam
In a concerning setback to the right to free speech, the High Court has rejected the appeal of a Christian preacher who was arrested outside Southwark Cathedral for displaying placards which protested Islam in the wake of the London Bridge, Westminster, and Manchester Arena terrorist attacks. Ian Sleeper, 58, was arrested outside Southwark Cathedral on ...
28 January 2025 Articles
Preacher wins payout after arrest for damaging her own Qur’an
A Christian preacher has won £10,000 in damages and costs from the Metropolitan Police after being arrested, strip searched and unlawfully imprisoned for wearing a Charlie Hebdo t-shirt and having her property stolen at Speakers’ Corner in London. Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Miss Hatun Tash had launched legal action after she was arrested ...
20 September 2024 ArticlesChristian preacher assaulted by Islamic mob chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ wins £10,000 pay-out after false arrest at Speakers’ Corner
A Christian preacher has won £10,000 in damages and costs from the Metropolitan Police after being arrested, strip searched and unlawfully imprisoned for wearing a Charlie Hebdo t-shirt and having her property stolen at Speakers’ Corner in London.
20 September 2024 Press OfficeChristian preacher challenges arrest for protesting Islam
Tomorrow at the High Court, a Christian preacher will appeal a ruling which upheld his arrest outside Southwark Cathedral for displaying placards which protested against Islam in the wake of terrorist attacks. Following one complaint from a member of the public, Ian Sleeper, 57, who is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre, was surrounded ...
7 May 2024 ArticlesHigh Court to hear appeal of Christian preacher arrested for protesting Islam outside London cathedral
Tomorrow at the High Court, a Christian preacher will appeal a ruling which upheld his arrest outside Southwark Cathedral for displaying placards which protested against Islam in the wake of terrorist attacks.
7 May 2024 Press OfficeChristian preacher to appeal conviction for holding sign with Bible verse in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’
A Christian preacher has been found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible on it outside of an abortion clinic.
2 February 2024 Press Office
Preacher to appeal conviction for holding Bible verse sign
A Christian preacher has been found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible on it outside of an abortion clinic. Stephen Green, 72, from South Wales, was prosecuted by Ealing Council under section 67 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 ...
2 February 2024 Articles
Preacher awaits verdict for holding Bible verse sign in buffer zone
On February 1 2024, at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in London, a Christian preacher will learn if he will be criminalised for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible’s renowned Psalm 139 on it within a ‘buffer zone’ outside of an abortion clinic. Stephen Green, 72, from South Wales, was prosecuted by Ealing Council ...
31 January 2024 Articles
Preacher faces prosecution for displaying Psalm 139 in ‘buffer zone’
This Friday at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, a Christian preacher and campaigner faces potentially being sent to prison for six months for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible’s renowned Psalm 139 on it within a ‘buffer zone’ outside of a London abortion clinic. Stephen Green, 72, from South Wales, was prosecuted by Ealing Council ...
18 January 2024 ArticlesChristian preacher faces prosecution for holding sign with Bible verse in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’
This Friday at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, a Christian preacher and campaigner faces potentially being sent to prison for six months for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible’s renowned Psalm 139 on it within a ‘buffer zone’ outside of a London abortion clinic.
18 January 2024 Press Office
Teaching assistant wins £7,000 settlement after sacking for street preaching
A Christian teaching assistant has won a £7,000 legal settlement from a school in Leeds after he was sacked for street preaching in his spare time. Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Mr Andy Nix, 65, took legal action against Temple Moor High School in Leeds after he was sacked without notice for taking part ...
11 January 2024 ArticlesChristian teaching assistant WINS £7,000 settlement after sacking for street preaching
A Christian teaching assistant has won an £7,000 legal settlement from a school in Leeds after he was sacked for street preaching in his spare time.
11 January 2024 Press Office
The gathering of street evangelists
In this gathering of street preachers from the UK, Navaid Syed, from the Christian Legal Centre, will be leading a session and speaking on “Reaching People On The Streets With Wisdom.” This event has been organised by Manna Missions Church, who are based in Stratford.
16 December 2023 EventsPreacher arrested for protesting Islam wins chance to appeal
On 20 November, a Christian preacher won permission to appeal a ruling which upheld his arrest outside Southwark Cathedral, London, after his displaying of placards which protested against Islam in the wake of terrorist attacks. Following one complaint from a member of the public, Ian Sleeper, 57, was surrounded by four officers and arrested on ...
20 November 2023 ArticlesChristian preacher arrested for placards protesting Islam after terrorist attack wins chance to appeal
Today a Christian preacher has won permission to appeal a ruling which upheld his arrest outside Southwark Cathedral in London for displaying placards protesting Islam in the wake of terrorist attacks.
20 November 2023 Press OfficeChristian preacher faces prosecution for holding sign with Bible verse in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’
A Christian preacher and campaigner faces being sent to prison for six months for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible’s renowned Psalm 139 on it within a ‘buffer zone’ outside of a London abortion clinic.
16 October 2023 Press OfficeChristian preacher prosecuted over Bible verse in buffer zone
A Christian preacher and campaigner faces being sent to prison for six months for holding a sign with a verse from the Bible’s renowned Psalm 139 on it within a ‘buffer zone’ outside of a London abortion clinic. Stephen Green, 72, from South Wales, was prosecuted by Ealing Council under section 67 of the Anti-Social ...
16 October 2023 Articles