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
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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
Dutch conversion therapy Bill is overwhelmingly opposed
Last week, the Dutch House of Representatives debated a Private Member’s Bill to ban so-called conversion therapy. The Bill is a revised version of a 2022 Bill, which failed to stand up to legal scrutiny. The three-and-a-half-hour debate was suspended shortly after midnight and is to be continued at a later date. However, supporters of… Continue reading Dutch conversion therapy Bill is overwhelmingly opposed
LGBT campaigners hold Valentine’s Day ‘conversion therapy’ campaign
Digital screens saying “LGBT+ Conversion Practices are abuse” were on display in Aberdeen and Glasgow last Friday as part of a mini-Valentine’s Day campaign by pro-LGBT group the Equality Network. The screens showed a broken heart with an arrow through, with the message: “Roses are red, violets are blue. Do what you’re told, and don’t… Continue reading LGBT campaigners hold Valentine’s Day ‘conversion therapy’ campaign
Labour MP: ‘Gender-critical groups to blame for conversion practices’
A Labour MP has alleged that gender-critical groups are responsible for a rise in ‘conversion practices’. Rachel Taylor MP made the astonishing claim during a Women and Equalities Committee session last Wednesday, when she questioned Equalities Ministers Anneliese Dodds and Bridget Phillipson about the Westminster Government’s conversion therapy plans. (Watch from 15:06:31 onwards.) Anneliese… Continue reading Labour MP: ‘Gender-critical groups to blame for conversion practices’
Prosecuting parents and pastors
A conversion therapy law could damage family life and gospel freedom, viewers were warned in a recent webinar jointly hosted by The Christian Institute and Affinity. More than 600 people tuned in live, and well over 5,000 have since watched the webinar titled ‘Prosecuting Parents and Pastors’, which looks at the potential impact of the… Continue reading Prosecuting parents and pastors