Last week, the Dutch House of Representatives debated a Private Member’s Bill to ban so-called conversion therapy. The Bill is a revised version of a 2022 Bill, which failed to stand up to legal scrutiny. The three-and-a-half-hour debate was suspended shortly after midnight and is to be continued at a later date. However, supporters of… Continue reading Dutch conversion therapy Bill is overwhelmingly opposed
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LGBT campaigners hold Valentine’s Day ‘conversion therapy’ campaign
Digital screens saying “LGBT+ Conversion Practices are abuse” were on display in Aberdeen and Glasgow last Friday as part of a mini-Valentine’s Day campaign by pro-LGBT group the Equality Network. The screens showed a broken heart with an arrow through, with the message: “Roses are red, violets are blue. Do what you’re told, and don’t… Continue reading LGBT campaigners hold Valentine’s Day ‘conversion therapy’ campaign
Labour MP: ‘Gender-critical groups to blame for conversion practices’
A Labour MP has alleged that gender-critical groups are responsible for a rise in ‘conversion practices’. Rachel Taylor MP made the astonishing claim during a Women and Equalities Committee session last Wednesday, when she questioned Equalities Ministers Anneliese Dodds and Bridget Phillipson about the Westminster Government’s conversion therapy plans. (Watch from 15:06:31 onwards.) Anneliese… Continue reading Labour MP: ‘Gender-critical groups to blame for conversion practices’
Prosecuting parents and pastors
A conversion therapy law could damage family life and gospel freedom, viewers were warned in a recent webinar jointly hosted by The Christian Institute and Affinity. More than 600 people tuned in live, and well over 5,000 have since watched the webinar titled ‘Prosecuting Parents and Pastors’, which looks at the potential impact of the… Continue reading Prosecuting parents and pastors
Irish Govt commits to ‘advancing’ conversion therapy legislation
The new Irish Government has said it will “Advance legislation to ban conversion practices” in its Programme for Government. The draft Programme was agreed last week, and officially endorsed by Fianna Fáil on Sunday, which has partnered with Fine Gael and several independent TDs to form the new coalition Government. Controversial legislation on ‘conversion therapy’… Continue reading Irish Govt commits to ‘advancing’ conversion therapy legislation
Conversion therapy plans – what will happen in 2025?
It’s been a busy year for the campaign. We’ve had Private Members’ Bills, amendments, consultations, and of course changes of Governments. As we approach the end of 2024, here’s an overview of where legislation is at across the UK and Ireland. England and Wales The Westminster Government remains committed to bringing forward a draft ‘conversion… Continue reading Conversion therapy plans – what will happen in 2025?
Govt warn of puberty blocker “scandal” – but have they learnt the lessons?
The prescription of puberty blockers to vulnerable, gender-confused children is one of the greatest medical scandals of our age. It is encouraging that Health Secretary Wes Streeting has woken up to this. Earlier this month, Mr Streeting announced that the temporary ban on puberty blockers, introduced by the previous Conservative Government, will be made permanent.… Continue reading Govt warn of puberty blocker “scandal” – but have they learnt the lessons?
Alliance Party says NI should copy doomed Scottish conversion therapy plans
The Alliance Party has launched a private consultation into its plans on ‘conversion therapy’. Upper Bann MLA Eoin Tennyson, who is Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party, announced that he was proposing a Private Member’s Bill on the issue, despite concerns it could criminalise innocent people for rejecting LGBT ideology. In a bizarre twist, Tennyson… Continue reading Alliance Party says NI should copy doomed Scottish conversion therapy plans
UK Equalities Minister speaks at pro-conversion therapy ban event
The UK Equalities Minister told a pro-conversion therapy ban event – via video – that the Government is working on delivering “a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices”. Anneliese Dodds MP expressed her disappointment at not being able to attend the Oxford University event last month, but said she still wanted to support it and… Continue reading UK Equalities Minister speaks at pro-conversion therapy ban event
LUP England and Wales tour
Over the past month, we’ve been on the road speaking to concerned Christians about how the Westminster Government’s proposed ‘conversion therapy’ law could criminalise innocent, everyday church work and parenting. We held public meetings in London, Swansea and Sheffield with people from a wide range of churches. A huge thank you to those of you… Continue reading LUP England and Wales tour