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| Christian preacher arrested in London and Bible confiscated Source: Premier. |
In February I wrote about a Christian street preacher who was arrested at Southgate station London N14 for preaching about Jesus, saving people from hell.
The police told him he was breaching the peace because he was being "islamophobic".
Protests have been heard. From Premier:
"The government is defending the right of street preachers after a man was arrested in London last month and had his Bible confiscated.
"Responding to a question from MP Theresa Villiers, Home Office Minister Nick Hurd said people are free to follow their religious beliefs provided they do so within the law.
"It's currently legal to preach on the streets in the UK.
"In a written question, Theresa Villiers asked: 'With reference to the arrest and release of Oluwole Ilesanmi in Enfield, what steps he is taking to ensure that church groups can preach on the street.'
"In the response, Nick Hurd said: "The Government does not prevent individuals from following their religious beliefs or cultural traditions provided they do so within the law.
" 'The diversity of modern Britain is one of our strengths and many British people of different faiths follow religious codes and practices. The right to freedom of expression is a vital part of a democratic society. It is a long-standing tradition in this country that people are free to share their views with others'."
Something loudly demonstrated here.
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| Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray used an oversized loudhailer to make his views clear. Credit: Yui Mok/PA/ITV |
