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US Critiques UK's Abortion Buffer Zones, Censorship Fears Rise
8/22/2025
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- The US State Department criticized the UK's abortion clinic buffer zones for infringing on free speech and religious liberty.
- Livia Tossici-Bolt received a £20,000 fine for displaying a sign near an abortion facility, raising censorship concerns.
- UK officials defended the buffer zones, claiming they ensure public safety while respecting free speech.
- Advocacy groups contend that these laws threaten traditional liberties in the UK.
