On Wednesday, MPs debated the UK Government’s policy on conversion practices in a Westminster Hall event, led by Labour MP Christian Wakeford. Westminster Hall debates provide no formal legislative platform, but give MPs an opportunity to raise issues and receive a response from a Government Minister. Nearly half of the 14 MPs in attendance opposed… Continue reading MPs divided over banning conversion therapy
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Labour Party confusion over ‘conversion therapy’
The Labour Party’s Anneliese Dodds MP has written to the Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch MP calling for the Government to bring forward a ban on ‘conversion therapy’. As Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, Dodds has continually lambasted the Conservative Government for taking its time over the highly controversial issue. In her most recent letter reported… Continue reading Labour Party confusion over ‘conversion therapy’
Alistair Begg discusses the dangers of a broad conversion therapy ban
Respected pastor and author Alistair Begg warns that those pushing for a broad conversion therapy ban are ‘trying to undermine a biblical view of humanity’. Originally from Scotland, Begg moved to the US in 1983 to pastor Parkside Church near Cleveland in Ohio. In an interview with The Christian Institute, Mr Begg commented on the… Continue reading Alistair Begg discusses the dangers of a broad conversion therapy ban
The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
LGBT activists had hoped the King’s Speech (7th Nov) would include new legislation on so-called ‘conversion therapy’. The speech sets out the Government’s agenda for the forthcoming Parliamentary session. But thankfully, after much reported wrangling behind the scenes, no such controversial announcement was made. But it doesn’t stop the Government progressing a draft Bill. And… Continue reading The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
A ban on “just conversations and suggestions”
(This blog was originally published by Let Us Pray in September 2022) An opinion piece published by Thomson Reuters claims that ‘conversion therapy’ must be banned by the new PM, Liz Truss. The ban must include transgenderism, the young author says, and should cover religious practices. But the article cites one story of what ‘conversion… Continue reading A ban on “just conversations and suggestions”
‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
In the last week, several Christian groups have called for the Prime Minister to ditch plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’. The Government’s legislative agenda will soon be set out in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Previously, it was reported in the press that a new law on conversion therapy would be… Continue reading ‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Over the last five years, a number of countries have passed laws banning ‘conversion therapy’. Many of these laws received far too little scrutiny. Some countries, such as Canada, deliberately skipped the usual Parliamentary processes in order to get a law on the statute book sooner. The result is that these laws are poorly defined… Continue reading What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
Last week it was reported that the Government plans to include a Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Media speculation previously said the plans would be dropped, and the Labour Party even announced at its conference that it would legislate where the Conservatives had chosen not to. But regardless of… Continue reading Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
by James Kennedy A controversial ban on ‘conversion therapy’ is back on the table for England and Wales, according to reports in The Times newspaper. It says that a draft Bill will be mentioned in the King’s Speech on 7th November, when the Government sets out its agenda for the coming year. Previously there was… Continue reading ‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps
If you’ve followed our work for some time, then you will be no stranger to the name Jayne Ozanne. She leads the UK-wide Ban Conversion Therapy campaign and is an outspoken advocate for a ban that targets the ordinary life and practice of churches. Her most astonishing claims to date include her comment to The… Continue reading Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps