Clive Johnston

Clive Johnston is a 76-year-old retired pastor from the UK who is currently facing criminal charges for preaching a sermon based on John 3:16 near an abortion clinic in Northern Ireland. His case has drawn attention from religious liberty advocates who argue that the prosecution represents a significant threat to freedom of speech and religious expression in the UK. Johnston maintains that he did not mention abortion during his sermon and was merely sharing a religious message. The charges stem from alleged violations of the Abortion Services Safe Access Zones Act, which prohibits certain activities within designated buffer zones around abortion providers.