This article by Let Us Pray’s James Kennedy was originally published by the Greater Love Declaration. Last month, the Church of England’s House of Bishops commended, in principle, prayers of blessing for same-sex couples. The ‘Prayers of Love and Faith’ could be used from Sunday 17 December. It is a retrograde step which ignores the… Continue reading C of E admits ministers could be wrongly accused of conversion therapy
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Is transgenderism slowing down a new ‘conversion therapy’ law?
The Telegraph recently reported that the UK’s Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch MP, thinks a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ would already be published were it not for the inclusion of transgenderism. It is easy to understand the logic – both politically and legally. Most people have some vague conception of what ‘gay conversion therapy’ would… Continue reading Is transgenderism slowing down a new ‘conversion therapy’ law?
Jayne Ozanne’s outburst on LBC
It was my ‘way or the highway’ for Jayne Ozanne, chair of the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign, in a recent LBC panel discussion debating a conversion therapy Bill. She accused the show’s presenter Iain Dale of being “irresponsible” simply for giving air time to opposing views on the issue. Ozanne had several outbursts and refused… Continue reading Jayne Ozanne’s outburst on LBC
Over 500 church leaders sign letter to Scot Govt opposing conversion therapy plans
Six church leaders from different denominations have written an open letter to the Scottish Government urging it to drop its plans for a Bill on ‘ending conversion practices’. More than 2,000 people have signed in support, including over 500 church leaders and pastoral workers. You can sign the letter here. The letter, supported by Let… Continue reading Over 500 church leaders sign letter to Scot Govt opposing conversion therapy plans
Victoria’s ‘gold standard’ conversion therapy ban should be a red flag for lawmakers
If you want to know what LGBT activists have set their sights on in conversion therapy legislation, look no further than the Australian state of Victoria. Its recent law, introduced in 2021, has been described as “best international practice” by Stonewall’s Head of Policy and the “gold standard” by the Chair of the Ban Conversion… Continue reading Victoria’s ‘gold standard’ conversion therapy ban should be a red flag for lawmakers
MPs divided over banning conversion therapy
On Wednesday, MPs debated the UK Government’s policy on conversion practices in a Westminster Hall event, led by Labour MP Christian Wakeford. Westminster Hall debates provide no formal legislative platform, but give MPs an opportunity to raise issues and receive a response from a Government Minister. Nearly half of the 14 MPs in attendance opposed… Continue reading MPs divided over banning conversion therapy
Labour Party confusion over ‘conversion therapy’
The Labour Party’s Anneliese Dodds MP has written to the Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch MP calling for the Government to bring forward a ban on ‘conversion therapy’. As Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, Dodds has continually lambasted the Conservative Government for taking its time over the highly controversial issue. In her most recent letter reported… Continue reading Labour Party confusion over ‘conversion therapy’
The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
LGBT activists had hoped the King’s Speech (7th Nov) would include new legislation on so-called ‘conversion therapy’. The speech sets out the Government’s agenda for the forthcoming Parliamentary session. But thankfully, after much reported wrangling behind the scenes, no such controversial announcement was made. But it doesn’t stop the Government progressing a draft Bill. And… Continue reading The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
In the last week, several Christian groups have called for the Prime Minister to ditch plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’. The Government’s legislative agenda will soon be set out in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Previously, it was reported in the press that a new law on conversion therapy would be… Continue reading ‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Over the last five years, a number of countries have passed laws banning ‘conversion therapy’. Many of these laws received far too little scrutiny. Some countries, such as Canada, deliberately skipped the usual Parliamentary processes in order to get a law on the statute book sooner. The result is that these laws are poorly defined… Continue reading What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?