The Australian state of Victoria has become closely associated with attempts to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ around the world. The Victorian ban has been in effect for a year now, and is widely regarded by LGBT activists as a favourable model to copy elsewhere. UK campaigners call it ‘the gold standard’. But Victoria’s law actually… Continue reading New video released for first anniversary of Victoria’s oppressive conversion ban
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LGBT activist tells teachers to ditch normal safeguarding
Parents should not be told about their child’s gender struggles, even if teachers feel it is vital for the child’s mental health, claims the Chair of the ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ Campaign. Jayne Ozanne, who heads the coalition that includes controversial groups Stonewall and Mermaids, explained on Times Radio that only with a child’s explicit consent… Continue reading LGBT activist tells teachers to ditch normal safeguarding
Rishi Sunak’s conversion therapy headache
This article was first published in The Parliament Politics, 3 July 2023. by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. The Prime Minister has a problem on his hands thanks to an old Government pledge to end ‘conversion therapy’. Successive PMs and… Continue reading Rishi Sunak’s conversion therapy headache
Irish Govt continues work on confused ban
Ireland’s Equalities Minister, Roderic O’Gorman, has updated the Irish Government’s Cabinet on his plans for a ban there. Legislation will be drafted over the summer in the hope of pre-legislative scrutiny taking place in the autumn. The Bill is intended to begin to progress through both Houses by 2024. The Republic of Ireland previously considered… Continue reading Irish Govt continues work on confused ban
LGBT Activists demand influence in schools after Canadian ‘conversion therapy’ ban
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. LGBT Activists in Canada have asked for “representation at every table” following the introduction of a sweeping ‘conversion therapy’ ban. In a letter to Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, they… Continue reading LGBT Activists demand influence in schools after Canadian ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Stonewall: Conversion therapy ban must cover “private prayer”
Infamous LGBT campaign group Stonewall has called on the Government to ensure “private prayer” falls within its forthcoming conversion therapy ban. A draft Bill on ‘conversion practices’ is expected to be put before Parliament as early as next week, for a period of scrutiny ending in the autumn. Stonewall also says the new law must… Continue reading Stonewall: Conversion therapy ban must cover “private prayer”
Innocent smoothies guilty of pushing radical gender ideology
One of the UK’s most famous smoothie brands has come under intense pressure for sharing LGBT activist rhetoric from disgraced ‘trans children’ charity Mermaids on its Twitter account. Innocent tried to teach its followers “what’s okay to say” about radical gender ideology. Those who responded said it was pushing ideas that harm children and criticised… Continue reading Innocent smoothies guilty of pushing radical gender ideology
Oxford Students Union cuts out debating society after ludicrous ‘conversion therapy’ row
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Controversial speakers are common guests at the Oxford Union, the renowned two-centuries-old debating society. Examining differing viewpoints on important social issues is a staple for the institution, which is known for taking a no-holds-barred… Continue reading Oxford Students Union cuts out debating society after ludicrous ‘conversion therapy’ row
UN ‘expert’: forcing gender identity on us all
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Victor Madrigal-Borloz is the UN’s ‘Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity’. A man on a mission, he is charting his way around the UK, holding meetings with various groups, seeking to “assess… Continue reading UN ‘expert’: forcing gender identity on us all
Conversion at “the very heart of the Christian faith”
There is a “specific agenda” among some pressing for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban, “which does appear to be particularly against the Christian faith and the Christian church”. That’s what Revd Dr William Philip of Tron Church Glasgow told the Let Us Pray campaign in a recent interview: “I think that is reflected in the use… Continue reading Conversion at “the very heart of the Christian faith”