by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Governments around the world are under pressure from LGBT activists to write broad conversion therapy bans into law. The Irish Govt has committed to doing so, but Roderic O’Gorman, the Republic of Ireland’s Minister… Continue reading Irish Govt research: ‘non-affirming attitude’ is ‘conversion therapy’
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Scottish Govt must rethink ‘conversion therapy’ plans, church leaders say
Church leaders from across many denominations in Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to rethink its plans for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban, in a letter to the Equalities Minister. They explain that “a ‘conversion therapy’ ban would go far beyond outlawing abuse and coercion; instead it would criminalise ordinary Christians and church leaders for… Continue reading Scottish Govt must rethink ‘conversion therapy’ plans, church leaders say
Christian sexual ethics attacked by MPs
The campaign for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban is framed by activists and politicians as an effort to end abuse. But Christians across the UK fear that the legislation might go much further and limit religious freedom in a dangerous way. It is fair to ask what will be covered by such a law, since no… Continue reading Christian sexual ethics attacked by MPs
Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Earlier this week, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme had a fascinating interview with a brave young woman who had ‘detransitioned’. Her mum was also interviewed. The BBC’s Evan Davis spoke to the pair at length about their experiences of the transgender movement and its impact on relationships within the family. They charted one of the… Continue reading Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
The Parliament of the Netherlands is considering a Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’. The Bill aims to outlaw ‘acts aimed at changing or suppressing sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression’. The Government’s legal advisory body, the Council of State, has said the Bill should be dropped if a clear gap in existing legislation cannot… Continue reading Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians
The authors of a Christian declaration on marriage, sex and identity have written to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, over proposals to ban ‘conversion therapy’. They explain that the more than three thousand Christians who have signed the Greater Love Declaration could be criminalised by a ban, if it wrongly deems… Continue reading Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians
Announcement on Westminster conversion therapy ban expected
You may have seen press coverage saying the Westminster Govt is soon to make an announcement on conversion therapy. This is likely a response to an amendment to the Online Safety Bill which may be discussed tomorrow. We are clear that any new law must not cut across the ordinary work of churches: prayer, preaching,… Continue reading Announcement on Westminster conversion therapy ban expected
Pressure mounts over ‘illiberal’ Holyrood plans that exceed its powers
Let Us Pray explained last month that the Scottish Government’s plans for a criminal ban on ‘conversion therapy’ put it on a collision course with the courts. A formal legal opinion from top lawyer, Aidan O’Neill KC, is clear that recommendations from the Scottish Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’ are “fundamentally illiberal” and exceed the Executive’s… Continue reading Pressure mounts over ‘illiberal’ Holyrood plans that exceed its powers
Who will scrutinise the scrutineers?
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities Committee (EHRCJ) is once again under pressure over its biased scrutiny of plans to ban so-called conversion therapy. In a recent letter to a Government Minister, the Committee makes a tacit admission that in holding an oral evidence session with the Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’, future scrutiny could be compromised. MSPs… Continue reading Who will scrutinise the scrutineers?