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
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Conversion therapy law could harm young women and girls: UN expert
by James Kennedy A new law on conversion therapy could harm young women and girls, warns a UN expert. The Telegraph interviewed Reem Alsalem, who is the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. She explained that a conversion therapy law could promote the very abuse it is supposed to prevent. Young women… Continue reading Conversion therapy law could harm young women and girls: UN expert
Welsh Govt pays child sex offender to conduct ‘conversion therapy’ research
By James Kennedy The Welsh Government commissioned research into ‘conversion therapy’ from a company whose sole director was previously imprisoned for sexual offences against a minor. Welsh news outlet Nation Cymru shared the revelations earlier this week in excruciating detail. James Mullen was working as a teacher in 2013 when he was “found ‘writhing’ on… Continue reading Welsh Govt pays child sex offender to conduct ‘conversion therapy’ research
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
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
Parents of gender-confused children could be fined $100,000 under Australian state’s proposed conversion therapy law
Politicians around the western world have been scrambling to put controversial ‘conversion therapy’ laws into place, amid a sprawling campaign by international activist groups. Despite previously promising not to legislate like neighbouring state Victoria, the Government in New South Wales has caved under pressure from activists, and is now proposing one of the most dangerous… Continue reading Parents of gender-confused children could be fined $100,000 under Australian state’s proposed conversion therapy law
Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians
Last Friday, former First Minister of Northern Ireland Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee spoke in the House of Lords debate on Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill. The Bill was described as tackling ‘conversion therapy’, but members across the House expressed frustration that it actually posed a risk to innocent Christians, parents and medical professionals. There is… Continue reading Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians
What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Over the last five years, a number of countries have passed laws banning ‘conversion therapy’. Many of these laws received far too little scrutiny. Some countries, such as Canada, deliberately skipped the usual Parliamentary processes in order to get a law on the statute book sooner. The result is that these laws are poorly defined… Continue reading What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been warned that a new law banning ‘conversion therapy’ could lead to Christians being told how to pray and practise their faith. The Christian Institute (which is spearheading the Let Us Pray campaign) points to the ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Victoria, Australia (described as the “gold standard” by those… Continue reading The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance
“Anti-women, anti-children”: new Australian proposals raise concerns
Australia has some of the most extreme conversion therapy legislation in the world. Now another anti-conversion law is put forward in the state of New South Wales, alongside a raft of other dangerous proposals. As we have explained previously, the state of Victoria’s is the worst, making illegal even “not affirming someone’s gender identity” and… Continue reading “Anti-women, anti-children”: new Australian proposals raise concerns