Acquittal of abortion-clinic volunteer in Den Bosch

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A cantonal judge in Den Bosch acquitted a volunteer from the Christian Prolife Association on Monday of causing a nuisance at the city’s abortion clinic, ruling that being annoying is not a criminal offence. The volunteer had been prosecuted over her presence at the clinic.

One report said the ruling does not for now change the approach in Utrecht, where Kies Leven volunteers are regularly detained at a clinic, according to the municipality.

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Crime

Choose Life watcher acquitted over abortion clinic incident

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A Choose Life watcher was acquitted on Monday of causing nuisance or inconvenience at an abortion clinic in Den Bosch. The court found that the statement by the municipal enforcement officer was insufficiently definite and was unclear and ambiguous.

Health

Complaint over Choose Life abortion-pill leaflet

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The Foundation Together to the Kliniek filed a complaint with the Advertising Code Commission over a leaflet distributed by the anti-abortion group Choose Life at abortion clinics. The complaint concerns information in the leaflet about the abortion pill, which the foundation describes as dangerous and medically inaccurate.

Politics

First Chamber debate on creating embryos for research

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The First Chamber debated allowing embryos to be created for scientific research. A majority there appeared to support ending the ban, although supporters also voiced concerns about a possible slippery slope and misuse of the technique. Anti-abortion organisations Choose Life and Stirezo demonstrated outside the First Chamber building, where they said they prayed and sang Psalm 139.