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LONDON, U.K., July 1, 2021 (Christian Concern) – A judge has ruled that it was right for the police to arrest and fine a Christian volunteer for breaking COVID-19 regulations by street preaching on Easter Sunday.
Andrew Sathiyavan, 46, who is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre, was arrested on Sutton High Street in south London on Easter Sunday 2020, after being told by the police that preaching the gospel was “not allowed.”
After contesting the fine at the City of London magistrates court, Deputy District Judge Minhas ruled that Sathiyavan could have done his street preaching and ministry online and that therefore he had no valid reason for being out on the streets.
Mr. Sathiyavan is a full-time voluntary worker for Gospel Light Ministries and regularly preaches across the U.K. His voluntary work involves preaching, supporting the homeless and people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions.
Mr. Sathiyavan has now lodged an appeal and will be launching legal action against the police following a similar case in November 2020 which saw him fined, arrested and even strip searched for preaching in
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