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17/12/2014
Community Service For Bernadette Smyth
Bernadette Smyth, an anti-abortion protestor who was convicted of harassing a director at Belfast's Marie Stopes clinic, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service.
According to reports, the 52-year-old who is a leader of anti-abortion group Precious Life, must also pay £2,000 compensation to her victim.
Dawn Purvis, a former assembly member, was harassed by Mrs Smyth.
In addition, a five-year restraining order was also imposed on Smyth from pestering Ms Purvis or anyone entering the clinic. Mrs Smyth has also been excluded from going within 20 yards of the clinic.
Smyth had previously denied harassing Ms Purvis on two separate occasions earlier this year.
Following the ruling, Mrs Smyth's solicitor described it as "a disappointment for Christians worldwide". They added that they would be appealing the verdict and sentence next month.
(JP/MH)
According to reports, the 52-year-old who is a leader of anti-abortion group Precious Life, must also pay £2,000 compensation to her victim.
Dawn Purvis, a former assembly member, was harassed by Mrs Smyth.
In addition, a five-year restraining order was also imposed on Smyth from pestering Ms Purvis or anyone entering the clinic. Mrs Smyth has also been excluded from going within 20 yards of the clinic.
Smyth had previously denied harassing Ms Purvis on two separate occasions earlier this year.
Following the ruling, Mrs Smyth's solicitor described it as "a disappointment for Christians worldwide". They added that they would be appealing the verdict and sentence next month.
(JP/MH)
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