In the last week, several Christian groups have called for the Prime Minister to ditch plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’. The Government’s legislative agenda will soon be set out in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Previously, it was reported in the press that a new law on conversion therapy would be… Continue reading ‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
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What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Over the last five years, a number of countries have passed laws banning ‘conversion therapy’. Many of these laws received far too little scrutiny. Some countries, such as Canada, deliberately skipped the usual Parliamentary processes in order to get a law on the statute book sooner. The result is that these laws are poorly defined… Continue reading What’s gone wrong with ‘conversion therapy’ bans around the world?
Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
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’
‘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
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 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
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
The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been warned that a new law banning ‘conversion therapy’ could lead to Christians being told how to pray and practise their faith. The Christian Institute (which is spearheading the Let Us Pray campaign) points to the ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Victoria, Australia (described as the “gold standard” by those… Continue reading The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance
“Anti-women, anti-children”: new Australian proposals raise concerns
Australia has some of the most extreme conversion therapy legislation in the world. Now another anti-conversion law is put forward in the state of New South Wales, alongside a raft of other dangerous proposals. As we have explained previously, the state of Victoria’s is the worst, making illegal even “not affirming someone’s gender identity” and… Continue reading “Anti-women, anti-children”: new Australian proposals raise concerns
Official ‘ban conversion therapy’ coalition includes kink and fetish groups
The official campaign for a ban on conversion therapy in the UK is made up of a coalition of over 80 LGBT groups, including Stonewall, Mermaids and the Ozanne Foundation. Astonishingly, kink and fetish groups are included in the list of members, with their logos on proud display on the campaign website. The coalition demands… Continue reading Official ‘ban conversion therapy’ coalition includes kink and fetish groups