It was announced in the King’s Speech that the new Labour Government will bring forward a draft Bill to ban so-called conversion practices. During the debates on the King’s Speech, Peers expressed opposition to a new law, pointing out the unintended consequences that could arise from such legislation. The Earl of Leicester said he was… Continue reading Peers warn about the unintended consequences of a conversion therapy law
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The legal case against a ‘conversion therapy’ law
Numerous legal opinions have been produced which demonstrate the dangers of attempting to legislate on what activists call ‘conversion therapy’ (sometimes known as ‘conversion practices’). Time and again, it has been shown that legislation of this sort could breach the European Convention on Human Rights by criminalising free speech, the ordinary work of churches, parental… Continue reading The legal case against a ‘conversion therapy’ law
King’s Speech promises draft Bill on conversion practices
By James Kennedy The Westminster Government has committed to producing a ‘draft conversion practices Bill’ for England and Wales. The policy was confirmed in the King’s Speech earlier this week, which marks the official opening of Parliament and sets out the Government’s agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session. Ahead of the election, the Labour Party… Continue reading King’s Speech promises draft Bill on conversion practices
Government finding it impossible to legislate on conversion therapy
By James Kennedy The Government is not expected to legislate on conversion therapy before an election, the Irish Times reports. Despite gaining Cabinet agreement over a year ago in June 2023, the Bill has been stuck in drafting ever since. Equalities Minister, Roderic O’Gorman TD (Green Party) is responsible for the Bill’s legislative progress. The Irish Times… Continue reading Government finding it impossible to legislate on conversion therapy
Irish Government finding it impossible to legislate on conversion therapy
By James Kennedy The Irish Government is not expected to legislate on conversion therapy before an election, the Irish Times reports. Despite gaining Cabinet agreement over a year ago in June 2023, the Bill has been stuck in drafting ever since. Equalities Minister, Roderic O’Gorman TD (Green Party) is responsible for the Bill’s legislative progress.… Continue reading Irish Government finding it impossible to legislate on conversion therapy
Church leaders warn Starmer of hostility Christians face on ‘conversion therapy’
Religious illiteracy is breeding “unwarranted hostility” toward those in Bible-believing churches, the new Prime Minister has been told. In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, church leaders from a range of denominations have expressed concern at “the way people talk about a legislative ban on so-called conversion therapy”. Full text of letter below. They explain… Continue reading Church leaders warn Starmer of hostility Christians face on ‘conversion therapy’
Conversion therapy law should not criminalise Christians: Presbyterian Church in Ireland
By James Kennedy A new law on ‘conversion therapy’ “shouldn’t criminalise ministers, church workers and parents” the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) General Assembly was told yesterday. Revd Daniel Kane, Convener of the denomination’s Council for Public Affairs was addressing the annual gathering of church ministers and representative elders. Raising issues of concern to the… Continue reading Conversion therapy law should not criminalise Christians: Presbyterian Church in Ireland
General Election: what party manifestos say about ‘conversion therapy’
As the UK prepares itself for the General Election on 4th July, we take a look at what each political party is saying about ‘conversion therapy’ in their manifestos. Below are the commitments made by each political party, listed in alphabetical order. Comments included in manifestos are included below – parties may have said more… Continue reading General Election: what party manifestos say about ‘conversion therapy’
Inside the chamber: a closer look at the ‘conversion therapy’ debate at Stormont
by James Kennedy Last week, the Northern Ireland Assembly debated a motion on ‘conversion practices’. As I sat in the public gallery of the Stormont chamber, it was interesting to see the reactions and surprisingly conciliatory tone between MLAs. A similar debate three years ago ended in nasty quarrelling and apparently even played a part… Continue reading Inside the chamber: a closer look at the ‘conversion therapy’ debate at Stormont
NI politicians debate ‘conversion therapy’ law
by James Kennedy Yesterday, the Northern Ireland Assembly debated a motion on ‘conversion practices’. It called on the Communities Minister to bring forward new legislation to tackle practices activists also call ‘conversion therapy’. The motion was passed, with 41 Members voting in favour, and 25 voting against. An amendment proposed by the DUP sought to… Continue reading NI politicians debate ‘conversion therapy’ law