The campaign for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban is framed by activists and politicians as an effort to end abuse. But Christians across the UK fear that the legislation might go much further and limit religious freedom in a dangerous way. It is fair to ask what will be covered by such a law, since no… Continue reading Christian sexual ethics attacked by MPs
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Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Earlier this week, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme had a fascinating interview with a brave young woman who had ‘detransitioned’. Her mum was also interviewed. The BBC’s Evan Davis spoke to the pair at length about their experiences of the transgender movement and its impact on relationships within the family. They charted one of the… Continue reading Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
The Parliament of the Netherlands is considering a Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’. The Bill aims to outlaw ‘acts aimed at changing or suppressing sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression’. The Government’s legal advisory body, the Council of State, has said the Bill should be dropped if a clear gap in existing legislation cannot… Continue reading Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians
The authors of a Christian declaration on marriage, sex and identity have written to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, over proposals to ban ‘conversion therapy’. They explain that the more than three thousand Christians who have signed the Greater Love Declaration could be criminalised by a ban, if it wrongly deems… Continue reading Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians
Announcement on Westminster conversion therapy ban expected
You may have seen press coverage saying the Westminster Govt is soon to make an announcement on conversion therapy. This is likely a response to an amendment to the Online Safety Bill which may be discussed tomorrow. We are clear that any new law must not cut across the ordinary work of churches: prayer, preaching,… Continue reading Announcement on Westminster conversion therapy ban expected
Pressure mounts over ‘illiberal’ Holyrood plans that exceed its powers
Let Us Pray explained last month that the Scottish Government’s plans for a criminal ban on ‘conversion therapy’ put it on a collision course with the courts. A formal legal opinion from top lawyer, Aidan O’Neill KC, is clear that recommendations from the Scottish Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’ are “fundamentally illiberal” and exceed the Executive’s… Continue reading Pressure mounts over ‘illiberal’ Holyrood plans that exceed its powers
Who will scrutinise the scrutineers?
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities Committee (EHRCJ) is once again under pressure over its biased scrutiny of plans to ban so-called conversion therapy. In a recent letter to a Government Minister, the Committee makes a tacit admission that in holding an oral evidence session with the Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’, future scrutiny could be compromised. MSPs… Continue reading Who will scrutinise the scrutineers?
Holyrood could waste yet more money after nearly £1m spend on Supreme Court losses
The Scottish Government could waste more taxpayers’ money if it continues pursuing legislation that is beyond its powers. One of Scotland’s best-known KCs advises that proposals for a broad ban on ‘conversion therapy’ are “outside the Parliament’s legislative competence”. The Christian Institute has previously warned the Scottish Government that it will pursue action in the… Continue reading Holyrood could waste yet more money after nearly £1m spend on Supreme Court losses
Stop the bus, I want to get off…
As Holyrood passes its irrational gender self-ID Bill into law, we must recognise this is only one stop on a long and bumpy bus ride. Passing this new law was always going to be a bad move. But it is especially so given both public and professional opinion has turned decisively against the extreme ideology… Continue reading Stop the bus, I want to get off…
Scottish Govt on collision course with courts over conversion therapy plans
A leading human rights lawyer has said that the Scottish Government would be exceeding its legislative powers if it pursues proposals to ban conversion therapy. In an independent legal opinion, top KC Aidan O’Neill says recommendations made by the Government’s own ‘Expert Advisory Group’ are “fundamentally illiberal” and, if adopted, would criminalise innocent parents and… Continue reading Scottish Govt on collision course with courts over conversion therapy plans