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
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Victoria: Green party councillor on dangers of conversion therapy ban
The dangers of the repressive ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Victoria, Australia, are now widely known. But it was still a surprise to some when a councillor for the Victorian Green Party began to raise concerns. Comments made by Councillor Rohan Leppert, who describes himself as gay, were leaked after he expressed apprehensions about the Bill… Continue reading Victoria: Green party councillor on dangers of conversion therapy ban
The intriguing history of the campaign to ban conversion therapy
Campaign group, Sex Matters, has questioned the thinking behind banning conversion therapy in a report titled ‘Why ban talking therapy?’ The report suggests that prior to a Westminster Government LGBT survey in 2018, almost no one was interested in a ban. What made the change, they say, were the results which claimed that 2% of… Continue reading The intriguing history of the campaign to ban conversion therapy
Australian ‘conversion therapy’ ban is “Tavistock ideology enshrined in law”
Under the headline “Distraught parents now face prosecution if they don’t accept gender transition of their vulnerable kids” The Daily Mail Australia has exposed the extreme conversion therapy ban now in force in the State of Victoria: “A new Victorian law which forces mothers and fathers to accept their children’s desire to change gender has… Continue reading Australian ‘conversion therapy’ ban is “Tavistock ideology enshrined in law”
Ozanne: conversion therapy happening throughout Church of England
The leader of the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign, Jayne Ozanne, is continuing her attacks on the Church of England. Commenting on an exchange of letters between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and TV presenter Sandi Toksvig, Ozanne claimed that “most bishops don’t even believe [conversion therapy] happens in their churches”. The bizarre comment shows once… Continue reading Ozanne: conversion therapy happening throughout Church of England
Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told Bishops from across the globe that, for a large majority of churches within the denomination, “the traditional understanding of marriage is something that is understood, accepted and without question”. His comments were in response to challenges over the Church’s rejection of same-sex marriage in a previous Resolution… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury: large majority hold to traditional view of marriage
Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology
It has been an encouraging few weeks for those concerned about radical transgender ideology. Stonewall is hastening its own demise. After suggesting toddlers should be taught gender ideology in nursery schools, the group received such a hostile response on social media that it soon issued a statement rowing back on the comments. The retraction was… Continue reading Sunak and Truss: “instinctively cautious” about radical ideology
Primary pupils bullied – yet more ‘unintended consequences’?
An education safeguarding group in Scotland has warned that children as young as eleven are being bullied for questioning trans ideology and using the ‘wrong’ pronouns. Safeguarding Our Schools Scotland (SOSS) complained that a national anti-bullying campaign, funded by the Scottish Government and co-managed by LGBT Youth Scotland, was refusing to discuss the matter. How… Continue reading Primary pupils bullied – yet more ‘unintended consequences’?
Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools
Stonewall has claimed that “children as young as 2 recognise their trans identity”. In the same tweet they continued: “LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming education is crucial for the wellbeing of all young people!” It shows the sort of thinking that lies behind the calls for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban (Stonewall is, of course, a major backer).… Continue reading Stonewall calls for trans affirmation in nursery schools
Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity
UK conversion therapy activists like to cite legislation from other jurisdictions as a model for the UK to follow. But the recent plans put forward by the Government in Spain show just how dangerous the whole idea of banning conversion therapy is. Spanish Ministers have promised to bring forward a new Bill, currently in draft… Continue reading Spain eyes up law requiring affirmation of children’s gender identity