Those calling for a conversion therapy ban have changed what they are asking for since the Government agreed to pursue the legislation four years ago, says Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch MP. Although the Government promised to bring forward a ban while Theresa May was Prime Minister, and since then has repeatedly said the legislation remains… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch: ‘conversion therapy ban demands have widened’
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Activists hurry to limit free speech as doctors reject gender ideology
The Australian journalist, Bernard Lane, this weekend wrote of a landmark court case in his own country, in which the judge was being asked to rule over whether a child could receive puberty-blocking drugs. The case settled before it proceeded to a judgement, when an expert witness ‘abruptly withdrew a recommendation of puberty blockers’. This… Continue reading Activists hurry to limit free speech as doctors reject gender ideology
“Almost illegal even to teach traditional Christian teaching” in Victoria, Australia
With only hours to go until the election of a new government in Victoria, Australia, a well-known journalist has branded the current leadership there “the most dedicated and consistent anti-Christian government in Australian history”. Foreign Editor for The Australian, Greg Sheridan, claims that: “In legislation and abusive rhetoric, the Victorian government has acted to restrict… Continue reading “Almost illegal even to teach traditional Christian teaching” in Victoria, Australia
Scottish conversion therapy proposals “human rights encroachment” says senior lawyer
Proposals in the recent Report by the Scottish Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’ on banning conversion therapy would encroach on human rights, a senior Australian lawyer has stated. Looking at disastrous laws in his own country which undermine important freedoms, John Steenhof says such Scottish legislation “would outstrip Australian standards of human rights encroachment”. And the… Continue reading Scottish conversion therapy proposals “human rights encroachment” says senior lawyer
Norway’s Director of Public Prosecutions casts doubt on broad conversion therapy ban
Norway’s Director of Public Prosecutions has cast doubt on the Norwegian Government’s plans to ban conversion therapy, suggesting they are pushing the boundaries of what is legally possible. In a consultation response over the proposals, Jørn Sigurd Maurud cites concerns about the removal of ‘consent’ for over-18s and the right to “privacy, freedom of belief… Continue reading Norway’s Director of Public Prosecutions casts doubt on broad conversion therapy ban
New Zealand claim on puberty blockers retracted – too little, too late?
Australian journalist, Bernard Lane, reports that health information for transgender healthcare of children in New Zealand has changed. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has updated its website to remove the false claim that puberty blocking drugs are “safe and fully reversible”. In a country which has possibly the world’s most liberal laws on ‘gender’, it… Continue reading New Zealand claim on puberty blockers retracted – too little, too late?
A ban on “just conversations and suggestions”
A recent opinion piece published by Thomson Reuters claims that ‘conversion therapy’ must be banned by the new PM, Liz Truss. The ban must include transgenderism, the young author says, and should cover religious practices. But the article cites one story of what ‘conversion therapy’ supposedly looks like: “just conversations and suggestions”. An account of… Continue reading A ban on “just conversations and suggestions”
‘Not using preferred pronouns is conversion therapy’ – new international guidance
The ‘World Professional Association for Transgender Health’ (WPATH) has issued new guidance on medical healthcare for trans people. Known as ‘Standards of Care version 8’, the new guidance says that ‘conversion therapy’ includes not using the new name or chosen ‘pronouns’ of a trans young person. The guidance also includes horrifying recommendations for medical professionals,… Continue reading ‘Not using preferred pronouns is conversion therapy’ – new international guidance
Northern Ireland Finance Department funds conversion therapy activists
The Northern Ireland Department of Finance continues to fund Ban Conversion Therapy backer Stonewall, the Belfast News Letter has revealed. The controversial group has received £2,500 from the Department of Finance to be part of its ‘Stonewall Champions’ employers scheme. Other contentious funding decisions in NI require cross-party support, but the Finance Minister Conor Murphy… Continue reading Northern Ireland Finance Department funds conversion therapy activists
LGBT wings of SNP and Scottish Greens to march on Holyrood
The LGBT wings of both governing parties in Scotland are to protest their own Government, calling on it to be ‘bolder’ in pursuing a trans agenda. Out for Independence (SNP) and Rainbow Greens have taken the unusual decision to march on Holyrood when Parliament returns after the summer recess next Monday. They are calling for… Continue reading LGBT wings of SNP and Scottish Greens to march on Holyrood