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Australian ‘conversion therapy’ ban is “Tavistock ideology enshrined in law”

Under the headline “Distraught parents now face prosecution if they don’t accept gender transition of their vulnerable kids” The Daily Mail Australia has exposed the extreme conversion therapy ban now in force in the State of Victoria: “A new Victorian law which forces mothers and fathers to accept their children’s desire to change gender has… Continue reading Australian ‘conversion therapy’ ban is “Tavistock ideology enshrined in law”

Ozanne: conversion therapy happening throughout Church of England

The leader of the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign, Jayne Ozanne, is continuing her attacks on the Church of England. Commenting on an exchange of letters between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and TV presenter Sandi Toksvig, Ozanne claimed that “most bishops don’t even believe [conversion therapy] happens in their churches”. The bizarre comment shows once… Continue reading Ozanne: conversion therapy happening throughout Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told Bishops from across the globe that, for a large majority of churches within the denomination, “the traditional understanding of marriage is something that is understood, accepted and without question”. His comments were in response to challenges over the Church’s rejection of same-sex marriage in a previous Resolution… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage

Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology

It has been an encouraging few weeks for those concerned about radical transgender ideology. Stonewall is hastening its own demise. After suggesting toddlers should be taught gender ideology in nursery schools, the group received such a hostile response on social media that it soon issued a statement rowing back on the comments. The retraction was… Continue reading Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology

Primary pupils bullied – yet more ‘unintended consequences’?

An education safeguarding group in Scotland has warned that children as young as eleven are being bullied for questioning trans ideology and using the ‘wrong’ pronouns. Safeguarding Our Schools Scotland (SOSS) complained that a national anti-bullying campaign, funded by the Scottish Government and co-managed by LGBT Youth Scotland, was refusing to discuss the matter. How… Continue reading Primary pupils bullied – yet more ‘unintended consequences’?

Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools

Stonewall has claimed that “children as young as 2 recognise their trans identity”. In the same tweet they continued: “LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming education is crucial for the wellbeing of all young people!” It shows the sort of thinking that lies behind the calls for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban (Stonewall is, of course, a major backer).… Continue reading Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools

Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity

UK conversion therapy activists like to cite legislation from other jurisdictions as a model for the UK to follow. But the recent plans put forward by the Government in Spain show just how dangerous the whole idea of banning conversion therapy is. Spanish Ministers have promised to bring forward a new Bill, currently in draft… Continue reading Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity

Stormont stalled, but NI parties still argue over needless conversion therapy ban

Since Northern Ireland’s election on 5 May, the devolved Assembly at Stormont has not been fully up-and-running. The DUP, now the second largest party, have refused to appoint a Speaker or Government Ministers until amendments are made to the ‘NI Protocol’ following Brexit. Due to the way the ‘power-sharing’ agreement works, Bills cannot be brought… Continue reading Stormont stalled, but NI parties still argue over needless conversion therapy ban

‘Offer double mastectomies aged 15’ – what a conversion therapy ban really means

Last month, infamous transgender ‘health’ organisation WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) hit the headlines after convincing the Scottish Government to claim ‘eunuch’ should be a gender – in a mistakenly released report. As if that wasn’t ridiculous enough, the group is expected to demand, in upcoming guidance, that double mastectomies should be offered… Continue reading ‘Offer double mastectomies aged 15’ – what a conversion therapy ban really means