The Westminster Government has cancelled its ‘flagship’ LGBT conference following a boycott by LGBT campaigners. The ‘Safe to Be Me’ conference had been scheduled to coincide with Pride month in June this year, aiming to showcase the UK as a ‘world-leader’ in LGBT rights. But following the Government’s decision to drop ‘trans’ elements of a… Continue reading Activists score own goal as Govt cancels LGBT conference
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Former Archbishop signs tone-deaf letter on trans conversion therapy
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, has signed a letter calling on the Government to reinstate plans for a ban on ‘transgender conversion therapy’. The letter, by Steve Chalke and co-signed by several Church of England leaders, comes in the wake of the Government’s decision to drop the ‘trans’ element of its proposals… Continue reading Former Archbishop signs tone-deaf letter on trans conversion therapy
Conversion therapy ban – what’s going on?
Last Thursday’s surprising revelations about the Westminster Government’s plan to ditch proposals for a conversion therapy ban (and the subsequent U-turn over dropping the ban) were a little confusing, to say the least. It has led many to ask what is going on. If you’ve managed to keep track of all the announcements, well done!… Continue reading Conversion therapy ban – what’s going on?
UN rejects campaign against Equality Commission over conversion therapy ban warning
A UN body has rejected requests to downgrade the status of the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), after it warned of “unintended consequences” of a conversion therapy ban. The EHRC’s response to the Westminster Government’s conversion therapy consultation was clear that numerous problems exist with the proposals, warning against interference with various human… Continue reading UN rejects campaign against Equality Commission over conversion therapy ban warning
Govt U-turns twice over conversion therapy ban
Last night, ITV news ran an exclusive report on Government plans to drop proposals for banning conversion therapy. Only hours later the Prime Minister was said to have changed his mind, after a backlash by activists and some MPs. The ITV claims were based on a leaked document, in which the basis for banning conversion… Continue reading Govt U-turns twice over conversion therapy ban
Northern Ireland: activists upset at conversion therapy ban being given time for scrutiny
Activists in Northern Ireland are ramping up their demands for new legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy. They’re frustrated that a Bill has not been fast-tracked in time for May’s election. Work is underway though, under the oversight of Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA (Sinn Féin). If such a Bill is brought forward, it will… Continue reading Northern Ireland: activists upset at conversion therapy ban being given time for scrutiny
Scottish Parliament debates banning conversion therapy
Yesterday, the Scottish Parliament debated banning conversion therapy. MSPs were considering a Report from the Parliament’s Equalities Committee. The Report calls for a radical approach to banning conversion therapy, suggesting the extreme ban in Victoria, Australia, offers a good model to follow. But official guidance on the Victoria ban says conversion therapy includes “not affirming someone’s gender identity”, and… Continue reading Scottish Parliament debates banning conversion therapy
Let Us Pray Response to Westminster Consultation on banning conversion therapy
The Westminster Government’s consultation on their plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’ closed on 4th February 2022. Here’s the text of our response. — Do you agree or disagree that the Government should intervene to end conversion therapy in principle? Neither agree nor disagree Why do you think this? Let Us Pray has deep concerns… Continue reading Let Us Pray Response to Westminster Consultation on banning conversion therapy
France ban on Conversion Therapy passes in Senate
The French Senate has voted 305-28 to pass a Bill banning conversion therapy. It defines conversion therapy as: “practices, behaviour or repeated comments aimed at modifying or repressing sexual orientation or gender identity, true or supposed, of a person and having the effect of impairing their physical or mental health”. Such acts would be punishable… Continue reading France ban on Conversion Therapy passes in Senate
Canada bans “sincere expressions of religious beliefs”
Less than two weeks after its introduction, Canada has passed into law a Bill banning conversion therapy. The Bill passed through the House of Commons and Senate at lightning speed with no scrutiny whatsoever, aided by the success of a motion in the House of Commons which allowed the Bill to bypass committee stages. The… Continue reading Canada bans “sincere expressions of religious beliefs”