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
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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
New video released for first anniversary of Victoria’s oppressive conversion ban
The Australian state of Victoria has become closely associated with attempts to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ around the world. The Victorian ban has been in effect for a year now, and is widely regarded by LGBT activists as a favourable model to copy elsewhere. UK campaigners call it ‘the gold standard’. But Victoria’s law actually… Continue reading New video released for first anniversary of Victoria’s oppressive conversion ban
MP makes false claims about Govt promises on conversion therapy
Labour MP for Wallasey, Angela Eagle, has repeatedly claimed that a conversion therapy ban was in the Conservative Party manifesto. But the claims are entirely wrong, since there is no mention of the proposals in the published manifesto. The MP signed a letter, alongside several LGBT activists, calling on the Government to publish its forthcoming… Continue reading MP makes false claims about Govt promises on conversion therapy
Former UK Equalities Minister says Govt should pass bad legislation and fix it later
Mike Freer MP says the UK Government should move ahead with banning conversion therapy, even though the legislation is not “perfect”. Freer was a UK Equalities Minister between September 2021 and July 2022, and was given responsibility for overseeing the highly controversial proposal. Here’s how the story was reported in Politics Home: While recognising legislation… Continue reading Former UK Equalities Minister says Govt should pass bad legislation and fix it later
LGBT activist tells teachers to ditch normal safeguarding
Parents should not be told about their child’s gender struggles, even if teachers feel it is vital for the child’s mental health, claims the Chair of the ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ Campaign. Jayne Ozanne, who heads the coalition that includes controversial groups Stonewall and Mermaids, explained on Times Radio that only with a child’s explicit consent… Continue reading LGBT activist tells teachers to ditch normal safeguarding