Every so often, something fairly significant happens without anyone really noticing. That seems to be the case with the recent publication of the consultation summary for Eóin Tennyson MLA’s proposed Bill to ban ‘conversion practices’ in Northern Ireland. The document, which summarises hundreds of responses submitted last year, appeared online several weeks ago, quietly, on… Continue reading Was Northern Ireland’s conversion therapy consultation meant to go unnoticed?
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Aus Christians unite against extreme conversion therapy law
Christians in the Australian state of New South Wales are standing against its extreme new conversion practices law, which came into effect in April. The NSW Conversion Practices Ban Act criminalises any practice deemed to be ‘aimed’ at ‘changing or suppressing’ an individual’s ‘sexual orientation’ or ‘gender identity’. The penalty is up to five years… Continue reading Aus Christians unite against extreme conversion therapy law
Majority of respondents oppose Scot Govt ‘conversion practices’ ban
Last Tuesday, the Scottish Government published the results of the public consultation on its proposed conversion practices law — a year and a half after the consultation closed. The results revealed that the majority of people are opposed. Of the 5,811 responses, 52% opposed a new law covering “acts or courses of behaviour intended to… Continue reading Majority of respondents oppose Scot Govt ‘conversion practices’ ban
Church leaders speak out against proposed ‘conversion therapy’ law
New UK Equalities Minister Olivia Bailey told a Stonewall fringe event at the Labour conference that she’s hard at work to bring forward a draft Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’. According to ITV News, a draft Bill was already on the PM’s desk in July awaiting sign-off, but progress stalled over concerns around religious and… Continue reading Church leaders speak out against proposed ‘conversion therapy’ law
Dutch House of Representatives passes ‘flawed’ conversion therapy Bill
Normally, when new criminal laws are passed you would expect a high level of caution and care – even more so when they involve prison sentences. But when it came to passing a new conversion therapy law in the Netherlands, the lower house of the Dutch Parliament seems to have thrown all caution to the… Continue reading Dutch House of Representatives passes ‘flawed’ conversion therapy Bill
“It’s still legal”? A look at activist language on ‘conversion therapy’
Earlier this month, LGBT magazine Scene published yet another article on ‘conversion therapy’. Below, Let Us Pray’s James Kennedy examines the recurring claims made by campaigners pushing for a new and unnecessary law. “It’s Still Legal: The Fight to Ban Conversion Practices in the UK” Let’s start with this headline – hopelessly vague, and perhaps… Continue reading “It’s still legal”? A look at activist language on ‘conversion therapy’
Draft ‘conversion therapy’ Bill stalls in No.10
ITV News is reporting that the Westminster Government’s draft Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ has “reached No.10 for consideration, but hasn’t progressed any further”. It has been a year since the Labour Government committed to introducing draft legislation for England and Wales in the King’s Speech. We’ve been here before. This is not the first time a draft Bill… Continue reading Draft ‘conversion therapy’ Bill stalls in No.10
Irish Labour demands ‘trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban’
The Irish Labour Party has filed a motion in the Dáil calling for radical trans healthcare across Ireland. In addition to demands for increased access to sex-change surgery and gender-affirming care to be provided by GPs, the party is calling for ‘a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy’. The party holds eleven of the 174 seats… Continue reading Irish Labour demands ‘trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban’
UK Govt in talks with Holyrood officials about ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The UK Government has confirmed it is in discussion with Holyrood officials about its upcoming legislation on ‘conversion therapy’. During Women and Equalities questions, Scottish Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine asked for reassurance from the Minister that the legislation will be UK-wide, “given the amount of fear and anxiety that there is among the trans… Continue reading UK Govt in talks with Holyrood officials about ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Irish Government says conversion therapy law is “deliverable”
The Irish Government has described its plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ as ‘deliverable’. This is despite eight years of trying and failing to produce viable legislation on the issue. In its new National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II: Action Plan 2025-2026, the commencement of legislation to “ban conversion practices” is put under the… Continue reading Irish Government says conversion therapy law is “deliverable”