Three of Let Us Pray’s official supporters have put their name to a letter to Rishi Sunak, calling on him to oppose any plans for a conversion therapy law. On Wednesday 15 May, the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill is to begin its Report Stage. A large number of amendments are likely to be considered at… Continue reading Let Us Pray official supporters sign letter to PM opposing ‘conversion therapy’ law
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‘Conversion therapy’ and a new top team in Holyrood
Does a new First Minister in Scotland signal an end to ‘conversion therapy’ plans? Not so fast, says Let Us Pray’s Joanna Cook. A new First Minister for Scotland was appointed earlier this week. What effect does that have on the plans for a ‘conversion therapy’ law? The leader of the SNP, John Swinney MSP,… Continue reading ‘Conversion therapy’ and a new top team in Holyrood
MP repeatedly proposes flawed conversion therapy amendments
Author of the landmark report on NHS gender services, Dr Hilary Cass, recently admitted “I just don’t know how you would define” a conversion therapy law. Dr Cass has good reason to say this. Even the politicians who have committed themselves to a ban can’t find a way to do it. For the last few… Continue reading MP repeatedly proposes flawed conversion therapy amendments
Analysis: A closer look at a Scottish law that could criminalise parents and Christians
The Scottish Government published its controversial proposals for a ‘conversion practices’ law on 9 January. The proposals are ill-thought-through and pose a serious risk to the ordinary work of churches and to loving parenting. They raise the alarming prospect of ordinary parents and Christians facing up to seven years in prison for daring to disagree… Continue reading Analysis: A closer look at a Scottish law that could criminalise parents and Christians
Cass Report highlights major risks posed by conversion therapy law
A landmark independent report for the NHS into gender services for children has warned of the serious risks of legislating against ‘conversion therapy’. The Cass Report is clear that a new law in this area could have a profound impact on vital support for children struggling with their gender. In autumn 2020, NHS England commissioned… Continue reading Cass Report highlights major risks posed by conversion therapy law
Law Society of Scotland: Prayers “could fall foul” of conversion practices proposals
The professional body for Scottish solicitors has warned the Scottish Government of serious flaws in its ‘conversion therapy’ law plans. The Law Society of Scotland states that in its current form: “Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour”. There are “legitimate concerns” from religious organisations, the Law Society told the… Continue reading Law Society of Scotland: Prayers “could fall foul” of conversion practices proposals
Preaching ‘conversion’ – a new minefield?
Last month, Let Us Pray held a conference in Glasgow, to help equip Christians to respond to the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new law on ‘conversion practices’. The Editor of Evangelical Times, Mike Judge, gave the opening talk. He spoke on a topic that no Christian listener would think particularly unusual: conversion (watch the… Continue reading Preaching ‘conversion’ – a new minefield?
Peers reveal their illiberal intentions for conversion therapy law
We take another look at the House of Lords debate on ‘conversion therapy’, this time focusing on some of the worrying comments by those supporting a new law. You can read more here: The ‘jellyfish’ let loose in the House of Lords. Closing the debate on her own Bill, Baroness Burt confessed she had, from… Continue reading Peers reveal their illiberal intentions for conversion therapy law
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
“Given new life”: converted buildings and converted people
By James Kennedy I was doing my regular browse of the daily news when I spotted a neat little headline on the BBC news website: “The converted landmark buildings given new life”. If you’re a Christian, that’s the sort of headline that might have jumped out to you too. “Given new life” is exactly how… Continue reading “Given new life”: converted buildings and converted people