The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has unanimously passed a resolution expressing “grave concern regarding the proposed Private Members’ Bill on ‘Banning Conversion Therapy Practices in Northern Ireland”. The motion before the denomination’s General Assembly passed without opposition earlier this week (Tuesday, 10 June), reflecting the concerns of Christians from across Northern Ireland about Alliance… Continue reading Conversion therapy Bill: Presbyterian Church in Ireland expresses “grave concern”
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Will the Scot Govt legislate on conversion therapy ahead of the election?
Earlier this month, the Scottish Government unveiled its 2025-26 Programme for Government, outlining its legislative priorities over the next year. The Programme confirms the Scottish Government will not introduce its own conversion therapy Bill ahead of next May’s Holyrood election. But instead—if re-elected—the SNP plans to publish legislation in year one of the new Parliament,… Continue reading Will the Scot Govt legislate on conversion therapy ahead of the election?
Sex Matters responds to Stonewall’s ludicrous “conversion” claims
As Stonewall intensifies its lobbying for a broad ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’, its latest polling, which paints a picture of mass abuse against LGBTQ+ individuals, continues to draw increasingly sceptical attention. We noted a fortnight ago that these numbers don’t withstand scrutiny. The claims of an alleged epidemic of abuse begin to look seriously… Continue reading Sex Matters responds to Stonewall’s ludicrous “conversion” claims
The Supreme Court just reaffirmed biological reality. So why is Westminster still trying to ban it?
By James Kennedy Just weeks ago, the UK Supreme Court said what most people instinctively know: ‘man’ means male, and ‘woman’ means female. It was talking about the Equality Act 2010, of course. But the principle is an important one. If the law presumes upon a biological distinction, it drives a wedge through the ludicrous… Continue reading The Supreme Court just reaffirmed biological reality. So why is Westminster still trying to ban it?
Scot Govt admits risk of ‘conversion therapy’ law to family life
Earlier this year, Scotland’s Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart gave her official backing to LGBTI+ lobby group the Equality Network’s ‘conversion therapy’ awareness campaign. Billboards with the message “LGBT+ Conversion Practices are abuse” were on display in several Scottish cities in an attempt to garner support for a legislative ban. At the same time as the… Continue reading Scot Govt admits risk of ‘conversion therapy’ law to family life
FOI responses debunk claims of ‘conversion therapy’ problem in Northern Ireland
Despite LGBT activist claims of widespread abuse, Northern Ireland’s healthcare system has received virtually no complaints about so-called ‘conversion therapy’, newly released FOI data reveals. A new set of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses has dealt a major blow to the campaign for a law. All but one of Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care… Continue reading FOI responses debunk claims of ‘conversion therapy’ problem in Northern Ireland
The latest ‘Orwellian’ conversion therapy law
By James Kennedy The term ‘Orwellian’ is overused. A year ago, I wrote on the subject in an article for Parliament News. I said that if people were really interested in Orwell, they wouldn’t fall for the rhetoric on ‘conversion therapy’: “Everyone pretends they have read Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four”, I opened, “But they haven’t; I’m… Continue reading The latest ‘Orwellian’ conversion therapy law
‘Conversion therapy’ law shows true colours on first day
As countries across Europe struggle to meet LGBT activists’ demands for new ‘conversion therapy’ laws, over in New South Wales, Australia (the State containing Sydney), a new law has just come into effect. New South Wales’ law has sometimes been considered a ‘softer approach’ to legislating in this controversial area. But it’s only the first… Continue reading ‘Conversion therapy’ law shows true colours on first day
Top KC: Alliance conversion therapy proposal beyond Stormont powers
One of the UK’s most formidable human rights lawyers says plans for a ‘conversion therapy’ law in Northern Ireland are outside the Parliament’s powers. Proposals from Alliance Party MLA Eóin Tennyson for a new law were laid at the end of last year. A consultation run by the Party closed last week (28 March). Now,… Continue reading Top KC: Alliance conversion therapy proposal beyond Stormont powers
Proving Tricky: stories of failed conversion therapy plans
The Christian Institute has published a new report urging the Westminster Government to ditch its unnecessary conversion therapy plans. “Proving tricky” tells the story of how governments around the world are waking up to the fact that a conversion therapy law of the kind activists want is unworkable. It details how attempts in Scotland, Ireland,… Continue reading Proving Tricky: stories of failed conversion therapy plans