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
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New video released for first anniversary of Victoria’s oppressive conversion ban
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
Where it all began
When most people think of ‘conversion therapy’ it will evoke torture scenes. Things like electroshock experiments or people forced to take medication against their wishes. If these sorts of cruel practices were still legal, then of course no one would disagree with banning them. But it should come as no surprise that there are already… Continue reading Where it all began
Former UK Equalities Minister says Govt should pass bad legislation and fix it later
A former UK Equalities Minister, Mike Freer MP, says the UK Government should move ahead with banning conversion therapy, even though the legislation is not “perfect”. Freer was an Equalities Minister between September 2021 and July 2022, and was given responsibility for overseeing the highly controversial proposal. Here’s how his comments were reported in Politics Home:… Continue reading Former UK Equalities Minister says Govt should pass bad legislation and fix it later
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