The leader of the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign, Jayne Ozanne, is continuing her attacks on the Church of England. Commenting on an exchange of letters between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and TV presenter Sandi Toksvig, Ozanne claimed that “most bishops don’t even believe [conversion therapy] happens in their churches”. The bizarre comment shows once… Continue reading Ozanne: conversion therapy happening throughout Church of England
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Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told Bishops from across the globe that, for a large majority of churches within the denomination, “the traditional understanding of marriage is something that is understood, accepted and without question”. His comments were in response to challenges over the Church’s rejection of same-sex marriage in a previous Resolution… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage
Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology
It has been an encouraging few weeks for those concerned about radical transgender ideology. Stonewall is hastening its own demise. After suggesting toddlers should be taught gender ideology in nursery schools, the group received such a hostile response on social media that it soon issued a statement rowing back on the comments. The retraction was… Continue reading Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology
Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools
Stonewall has claimed that “children as young as 2 recognise their trans identity”. In the same tweet they continued: “LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming education is crucial for the wellbeing of all young people!” It shows the sort of thinking that lies behind the calls for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban (Stonewall is, of course, a major backer).… Continue reading Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools
Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity
UK conversion therapy activists like to cite legislation from other jurisdictions as a model for the UK to follow. But the recent plans put forward by the Government in Spain show just how dangerous the whole idea of banning conversion therapy is. Spanish Ministers have promised to bring forward a new Bill, currently in draft… Continue reading Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity
Stormont stalled, but NI parties still argue over needless conversion therapy ban
Since Northern Ireland’s election on 5 May, the devolved Assembly at Stormont has not been fully up-and-running. The DUP, now the second largest party, have refused to appoint a Speaker or Government Ministers until amendments are made to the ‘NI Protocol’ following Brexit. Due to the way the ‘power-sharing’ agreement works, Bills cannot be brought… Continue reading Stormont stalled, but NI parties still argue over needless conversion therapy ban
Theresa May wades in on conversion therapy ban
It is rarely a good look when a former Prime Minister tells their successor how to do the job. But more often than not, it emboldens the current PM’s plans rather than cause a change of course. After all, who wants to be seen to be pushed around by the person they’ve come to replace.… Continue reading Theresa May wades in on conversion therapy ban
MPs look abroad for answers on banning conversion therapy
In Monday’s debate on conversion therapy, four separate MPs suggested bans in Canada, France and New Zealand make good models for the UK to follow. The similarity of each mention hints that it was a line supplied by activists. But are these laws really as uncontroversial and safe as was made out? The ban in… Continue reading MPs look abroad for answers on banning conversion therapy
Westminster debate on banning conversion therapy
On Monday evening (13 Jun), MPs held a Westminster Hall debate on banning ‘conversion therapy’ in England and Wales. The debate was in response to a public petition calling on the Government to include transgenderism in their forthcoming ban. Debates of this type are not like debates on Bills where MPs can vote on amendments.… Continue reading Westminster debate on banning conversion therapy
“Disagreeing well” enables abuse, says leading LGBT activist
Leader of the ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ campaign group, Jayne Ozanne, has said healthy disagreement “gives license for continued abuse”. Ozanne, who infamously said “gentle, non-coercive prayer” must be outlawed, contested comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Radio 4’s Sunday programme. Promoting a new book on ‘reconciliation’, Welby said (c26:30) we must… Continue reading “Disagreeing well” enables abuse, says leading LGBT activist