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
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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
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
“Most dangerous” conversion therapy Bill falls at the first hurdle in Westminster
Today, MPs took to the floor for the first – and the last, thankfully – debate of Lloyd Russell-Moyle’s conversion therapy Bill. This Private Member’s Bill was a serious attempt to progress Parliamentary plans for a new law that many fear would criminalise innocent parents and outlaw the ordinary work of churches. That is precisely… Continue reading “Most dangerous” conversion therapy Bill falls at the first hurdle in Westminster
Bill to criminalise Christians and parents will be debated in Commons this Friday
The House of Commons is due to debate a Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ this Friday. Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle’s Private Member’s Bill is perhaps unlikely to make it onto the statute book, but it represents an increasing boldness among those eager for legislation that could criminalise loving parents and ordinary Christians. Keenly aware that a… Continue reading Bill to criminalise Christians and parents will be debated in Commons this Friday
“Have we exhausted every existing remedy?”
Two weeks ago, the House of Lords debated Baroness Burt’s Bill on ‘conversion therapy’. You can read a short summary of that debate here. Almost thirty Peers spoke against the proposed Bill, which could see Christians and loving parents criminalised. Of those, one notable contribution came from Lord Hannan of Kingsclere. He questioned whether there… Continue reading “Have we exhausted every existing remedy?”
Welsh First Minister candidate commits to measures on ‘conversion therapy’
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford will step down next month after more than five years in the position. One candidate competing to replace Drakeford is Education Minister Jeremy Miles. Presenting his position on a number of issues, Miles said that if he is appointed, his administration will do everything within its power to ‘ban conversion… Continue reading Welsh First Minister candidate commits to measures on ‘conversion therapy’
Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians
Last Friday, former First Minister of Northern Ireland Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee spoke in the House of Lords debate on Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill. The Bill was described as tackling ‘conversion therapy’, but members across the House expressed frustration that it actually posed a risk to innocent Christians, parents and medical professionals. There is… Continue reading Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians