Director of Public Prosecutions v Johnston
Director of Public Prosecutions v Johnston [2026] NIMag 1 (07 May 2026)
The magistrates’ court found Mr Johnston guilty of offences under Northern Ireland’s safe access zones law after he preached in a hospital zone and refused to leave when directed by police.
- Abortion services
- Safe access zones
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of religion
- Public order offences
- Legislative competence