Pro-life account blocked

The March for Life UK account on social media platform X, used to organise the anti-abortion protest, was locked just days before the event.

A screenshot shared by organisers showed X had banned the account for “graphic violence or adult content." However, the content in question was a photo of an unborn child in the womb, and had already been on the account for months.

The account was then reinstated and was visible, but the account holders said they could not post anything about the upcoming march. As a result, the account was not able to post in the two days leading up to the march, nor were they able to update on the day or react to the march in the days after.

More than 10,000 people joined the pro-life rally. Bill James, Principal of London Seminary and en contributor, described the march as “both encouraging and challenging," owing to the testimonies from those affected by abortion.

Photo caption: According to reports, X suspended the March for Life UK account because it has a picture of an unborn baby in its header. The alleged screenshot of the suspension reads: "Delete profile banner / Profile banner 1 of 1 / Violating our rules against graphic violence or adult content in profile images / You may not include graphic violence or adult content in your profile photo or profile header image. We consider graphic violence to be any form of gory media related to death, serious injury, violence, or surgical procedures. We consider adult content to be any media that is pornographic and/or may be intended to cause sexual arousal. Learn more about our media policy [link included]. By clicking Delete, you acknowledge that your profile banner violated the X Rules.