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Accusations fly as pro-life groups clash
An Observer investigation today raises serious concerns about LifeLeague, the militant anti-abortion group. It emerges that another pro-life organisation is considering legal action against the group's founder, James Dowson, for alleged breach of copyright.Little is known about Dowson. It is reported that he lives in Scotland and is a Protestant minister. Neither, it transpires, is strictly true. Dowson has never been ordained as a minister. And although he claims to live in Glasgow, he spends most of his time in Northern Ireland. Dowson also has a house in Cumbernauld, Glasgow, where he owns a mission hall.
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, another pro-life group, is considering legal action against Dowson for allegedly using some of its literature in league campaigns. 'There is a dispute between us relating to intellectual property and it is in the hands of the lawyers,' said John Smeaton, SPUC's director. The Christian Institute also has concerns the LifeLeague has used its literature. Dowson denies the claims.
Full story at The Observer.
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