Last week it was reported that the Government plans to include a Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Media speculation previously said the plans would be dropped, and the Labour Party even announced at its conference that it would legislate where the Conservatives had chosen not to. But regardless of… Continue reading Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
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‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
by James Kennedy A controversial ban on ‘conversion therapy’ is back on the table for England and Wales, according to reports in The Times newspaper. It says that a draft Bill will be mentioned in the King’s Speech on 7th November, when the Government sets out its agenda for the coming year. Previously there was… Continue reading ‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps
If you’ve followed our work for some time, then you will be no stranger to the name Jayne Ozanne. She leads the UK-wide Ban Conversion Therapy campaign and is an outspoken advocate for a ban that targets the ordinary life and practice of churches. Her most astonishing claims to date include her comment to The… Continue reading Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps
A conversion therapy ban could force parents to affirm trans ideology
Your sixteen-year-old daughter tells you she identifies as non-binary, and wants to be known by a different name and use they/them pronouns. What would your response be, as a loving parent? When mum Rachel first heard that her daughter Briony was experiencing gender dysphoria, she said she felt it was important to explore and understand… Continue reading A conversion therapy ban could force parents to affirm trans ideology
Hollyoaks aims to ‘set agenda’ on conversion therapy
Hollyoaks has announced its upcoming autumn series will include a controversial conversion therapy storyline. The popular Channel 4 soap has previously included similar themes in its documentary version of the series, Hollyoaks IRL. The storyline, which began last Friday, will eventually see new head teacher Carter Shepherd offering “self-growth sessions” to school pupils. Friday’s episode… Continue reading Hollyoaks aims to ‘set agenda’ on conversion therapy
New polling shows a conversion therapy ban is not a priority for Scots
The Scottish Government is completely out of touch with its own voters, and the wider public, over its controversial plans to ban so-called conversion therapy, new polling has revealed. The nationwide survey, commissioned by The Christian Institute, asked 1,731 Scottish voters to select their top-four policy priorities for the year ahead out of a list… Continue reading New polling shows a conversion therapy ban is not a priority for Scots
Conversion therapy ban would exacerbate cancel culture
Cancel culture has become prevalent across society. The Cambridge Dictionary defines cancel culture as “a way of behaving in a society or group, especially on social media, in which it is common to completely reject and stop supporting someone because they have said or done something that offends you”. In short, ‘you’re not welcome here… Continue reading Conversion therapy ban would exacerbate cancel culture
New study shows ‘conversion therapy’ ban lacks popular support
Newly released polling shows that only 4% of UK voters think banning ‘conversion therapy’ should be a policy priority for the Government. The survey of over 2000 UK voters proves that the public wants politicians to focus on issues like healthcare and the economy. The results also show a lack of support among those more… Continue reading New study shows ‘conversion therapy’ ban lacks popular support
State of Victoria: No prayers of repentance because everyone is ‘perfect the way they are’
Last week The Christian Institute warned the UK Government that it risks copying Victoria’s conversion therapy debacle. Updated guidance from the Australian State of Victoria has claimed that prayers that ‘talk about a person’s need to repent’ are likely to be illegal under its broad conversion therapy ban. Calling an LGBT person to repent for… Continue reading State of Victoria: No prayers of repentance because everyone is ‘perfect the way they are’
The Times ‘misleading the public’ over banning conversion therapy
The Times today reports that a majority of Church of England clergy support a ban on conversion therapy. The claim follows other findings released from a survey it carried out on Anglican Church leaders in England. But the Times has been slammed for inaccuracy in its reporting of the figures. Revd Dr Ian Paul, an… Continue reading The Times ‘misleading the public’ over banning conversion therapy