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
‘Confessions’ and ‘prayer’ attacked under New Zealand conversion therapy ban
The Government of New Zealand legislated for a conversion therapy ban earlier this year. It seeks to end abusive and coercive practices against LGBT people. But concerns have been repeatedly raised that, instead of ending harm, the new law will limit freedom of religion and belief. A new article on New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission,… Continue reading ‘Confessions’ and ‘prayer’ attacked under New Zealand conversion therapy ban
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
LGBT Activists attack Starmer for backing parental consent
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised by leading proponents of a conversion therapy ban for saying children should need parental consent before changing gender. Speaking during a Mumsnet interview he said: “I feel very strongly that children shouldn’t be making these very important decisions without consent of their parents. I say that as… Continue reading LGBT Activists attack Starmer for backing parental consent
Take away parents’ rights, say Scottish Govt ‘experts’
An official Report produced for the Scottish Government has recommended withdrawing parental rights if a parent is found to have engaged in ‘conversion therapy’. It is just one of many harrowing recommendations from the Scottish Government’s Expert Advisory Group on Ending Conversion Practices. You might think that such an approach is appropriate if a parent… Continue reading Take away parents’ rights, say Scottish Govt ‘experts’
Teaching “the importance of marriage” is part of ‘conversion therapy’, Scottish Govt advised
A few weeks ago, the Scottish Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’ on banning conversion therapy published its recommendations for a new law. They say any attempt to ‘suppress’ the identity of LGBT people must be outlawed. Among its many extraordinary claims was this one: “Religious and cultural obligations play a huge part in why people may… Continue reading Teaching “the importance of marriage” is part of ‘conversion therapy’, Scottish Govt advised
Government-funded attacks on Christian theology
The ‘first of its kind’ Government-funded conversion therapy helpline, announced last May and run by LGBT charity Galop, is now up and running. The group claims to offer a service for LGBT people who feel they may have been subject to ‘conversion’ practices and need support. Such activities supposedly try to force people to change… Continue reading Government-funded attacks on Christian theology