The new Irish Government has said it will “Advance legislation to ban conversion practices” in its Programme for Government. The draft Programme was agreed last week, and officially endorsed by Fianna Fáil on Sunday, which has partnered with Fine Gael and several independent TDs to form the new coalition Government. Controversial legislation on ‘conversion therapy’… Continue reading Irish Govt commits to ‘advancing’ conversion therapy legislation
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Conversion therapy plans – what will happen in 2025?
It’s been a busy year for the campaign. We’ve had Private Members’ Bills, amendments, consultations, and of course changes of Governments. As we approach the end of 2024, here’s an overview of where legislation is at across the UK and Ireland. England and Wales The Westminster Government remains committed to bringing forward a draft ‘conversion… Continue reading Conversion therapy plans – what will happen in 2025?
Govt warn of puberty blocker “scandal” – but have they learnt the lessons?
The prescription of puberty blockers to vulnerable, gender-confused children is one of the greatest medical scandals of our age. It is encouraging that Health Secretary Wes Streeting has woken up to this. Earlier this month, Mr Streeting announced that the temporary ban on puberty blockers, introduced by the previous Conservative Government, will be made permanent.… Continue reading Govt warn of puberty blocker “scandal” – but have they learnt the lessons?
Alliance Party says NI should copy doomed Scottish conversion therapy plans
The Alliance Party has launched a private consultation into its plans on ‘conversion therapy’. Upper Bann MLA Eoin Tennyson, who is Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party, announced that he was proposing a Private Member’s Bill on the issue, despite concerns it could criminalise innocent people for rejecting LGBT ideology. In a bizarre twist, Tennyson… Continue reading Alliance Party says NI should copy doomed Scottish conversion therapy plans
UK Equalities Minister speaks at pro-conversion therapy ban event
The UK Equalities Minister told a pro-conversion therapy ban event – via video – that the Government is working on delivering “a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices”. Anneliese Dodds MP expressed her disappointment at not being able to attend the Oxford University event last month, but said she still wanted to support it and… Continue reading UK Equalities Minister speaks at pro-conversion therapy ban event
LUP England and Wales tour
Over the past month, we’ve been on the road speaking to concerned Christians about how the Westminster Government’s proposed ‘conversion therapy’ law could criminalise innocent, everyday church work and parenting. We held public meetings in London, Swansea and Sheffield with people from a wide range of churches. A huge thank you to those of you… Continue reading LUP England and Wales tour
UK Govt believes pastoral conversations should be ‘non-directive’
The Government’s proposed ‘conversion therapy’ law risks criminalising “ordinary Christian ministry”, the Chairman of the Greater Love Declaration has warned. Revd Dr Thomas Brand joined a group of church leaders in writing to the Prime Minister earlier this year to express concern at the unwarranted hostility Christians face on ‘conversion therapy’. You can read about the… Continue reading UK Govt believes pastoral conversations should be ‘non-directive’
BBC admits it was mistaken on conversion therapy law
by James Kennedy The BBC admits it made mistaken claims in its reporting on ‘conversion therapy’. It’s tucked away at the bottom of the updated article, as these things often are. “We added some additional text to the article to clarify…” In an article titled “What is conversion therapy and when will it be banned?”,… Continue reading BBC admits it was mistaken on conversion therapy law
New ‘Office for Equality and Opportunity’ given Labour’s conversion therapy brief
The Government in Westminster has announced a new ‘Office for Equality and Opportunity’, which will oversee the drafting of a ‘conversion therapy’ Bill. The Labour Government is committed to producing a ‘draft conversion practices Bill’ for England and Wales. Perhaps more a rebrand than a major overhaul, the new Office for Equality and Opportunity replaces… Continue reading New ‘Office for Equality and Opportunity’ given Labour’s conversion therapy brief
Conversion therapy law could harm young women and girls: UN expert
by James Kennedy A new law on conversion therapy could harm young women and girls, warns a UN expert. The Telegraph interviewed Reem Alsalem, who is the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. She explained that a conversion therapy law could promote the very abuse it is supposed to prevent. Young women… Continue reading Conversion therapy law could harm young women and girls: UN expert