The Telegraph recently reported that the UK’s Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch MP, thinks a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ would already be published were it not for the inclusion of transgenderism. It is easy to understand the logic – both politically and legally. Most people have some vague conception of what ‘gay conversion therapy’ would… Continue reading Is transgenderism slowing down a new ‘conversion therapy’ law?
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Jayne Ozanne’s outburst on LBC
It was my ‘way or the highway’ for Jayne Ozanne, chair of the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign, in a recent LBC panel discussion debating a conversion therapy Bill. She accused the show’s presenter Iain Dale of being “irresponsible” simply for giving air time to opposing views on the issue. Ozanne had several outbursts and refused… Continue reading Jayne Ozanne’s outburst on LBC
Over 500 church leaders sign letter to Scot Govt opposing conversion therapy plans
Six church leaders from different denominations have written an open letter to the Scottish Government urging it to drop its plans for a Bill on ‘ending conversion practices’. More than 2,000 people have signed in support, including over 500 church leaders and pastoral workers. You can sign the letter here. The letter, supported by Let… Continue reading Over 500 church leaders sign letter to Scot Govt opposing conversion therapy plans
Victoria’s ‘gold standard’ conversion therapy ban should be a red flag for lawmakers
If you want to know what LGBT activists have set their sights on in conversion therapy legislation, look no further than the Australian state of Victoria. Its recent law, introduced in 2021, has been described as “best international practice” by Stonewall’s Head of Policy and the “gold standard” by the Chair of the Ban Conversion… Continue reading Victoria’s ‘gold standard’ conversion therapy ban should be a red flag for lawmakers
Jo Bartosch: ‘conversion therapy ban would be devastating for women and girls’
A conversion therapy ban would enshrine gender ideology into law, warned feminist journalist Jo Bartosch in an interview with Let Us Pray. Bartosch, who writes for Spiked, The Times UK, The Telegraph and The Critic, was clear that a conversion therapy ban would have absolutely devastating implications for women and girls and “serious ramifications for… Continue reading Jo Bartosch: ‘conversion therapy ban would be devastating for women and girls’
What does ‘conversion therapy’ look like?
What would you do if your teenaged son or daughter announced to you that they might be transgender? It’s not an easy question to answer. It would depend on a lot of things, of course. How long have they been thinking about it? How certain are they of their feelings? Why are they feeling this… Continue reading What does ‘conversion therapy’ look like?
MPs divided over banning conversion therapy
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
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