Tony Miano

Street preacher, Tony Miano, was arrested in Scotland on a charge of alleged breach of peace with "homophobic" aggravation after speaking about the Bible’s teaching on homosexual practice. Tony was previously arrested in 2013 for alleged “homophobic speech” whilst street preaching in London. The case was dropped following intervention by the Christian Legal Centre.

Media Appearances

Interview with Tony Miano and footage of his arrest

Articles

Christians challenge Police Chief: “Tell officers not to arrest preachers who say homosexuality is sinful”

July 29th, 2013

Christian Legal Centre (CLC) has written to the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, asking for guidance to be issued immediately to all officers concerning public expressions that homosexuality is sinful. The letter also asks for the officers who wrongly arrested a street preacher to be disciplined.
The impact of Tony Miano's case on free speech

July 8th, 2013

Telegraph journalist, Cristina Odone, has offered a helpful analysis of the case of Tony Miano, who was arrested for using “homophobic” language whilst preaching on a London street.
Street preacher arrested in London for "homophobic" language

July 4th, 2013

Police arrested a man in South West London on Monday (1st July) for using “homophobic” speech whilst street preaching. He is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre.