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
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“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
The ‘jellyfish’ let loose in the House of Lords
As the noble Lords and Baronesses prepared to give their speeches in the House of Lords today, few would have had their minds on sea creatures. They were debating Baroness Burt’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill; a dangerous piece of legislation that could undermine the ability of parents and religious leaders to help those struggling over issues… Continue reading The ‘jellyfish’ let loose in the House of Lords
House of Lords to debate Bill that could criminalise Christians and parents
This Friday (9 Feb 2024), the House of Lords will debate a proposed new law that could criminalise ordinary Christians and loving parents. Baroness Burt’s ‘conversion therapy’ Bill seeks to outlaw attempts to “change” or “suppress a person’s expression of sexual orientation or gender identity”. Reasonable as that might sound to some, the Bill contains… Continue reading House of Lords to debate Bill that could criminalise Christians and parents
Analysis: Scot Equalities Minister reassures no one on conversion therapy proposals
By James Kennedy Scotland’s Equalities Minister, Emma Roddick MSP, wrote last week for The Scotsman. She hoped to reassure a concerned public, over fears the Scottish Government’s latest plans on ‘conversion therapy’ are set to criminalise innocent parents and Christians. Her promises will placate few. Let me guide you through some of what she said:… Continue reading Analysis: Scot Equalities Minister reassures no one on conversion therapy proposals
Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ plans
The Scottish Government has published its long-expected consultation on new ‘conversion therapy’ legislation. It includes the SNP’s latest proposals for laws intended to protect LGBT people from abuse. But the reality is that verbal and physical abuse are already illegal, and a new law is likely to stifle the ordinary work of churches. The 12-week… Continue reading Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ plans