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Pastor Arrested for Alleged Hate Speech, No Charges Filed

4/4/2026

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Pastor Moodley was arrested on November 22 for allegedly committing a racially or religiously aggravated public order offence and assault during Easter.
Moodley's lawyers say he was preaching against transgender ideology when a bystander interfered.
He was held eight hours under the Public Order Act 1986 and released on bail with conditions later lifted.
Four months later, he has not been charged and remains anxious about preaching again.

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Pastor Moodley was arrested on November 22 for allegedly committing a racially or religiously aggravated public order offence and assault during Easter.
Moodley's lawyers say he was preaching against transgender ideology when a bystander interfered.
He was held eight hours under the Public Order Act 1986 and released on bail with conditions later lifted.
Four months later, he has not been charged and remains anxious about preaching again.