As the noble Lords and Baronesses prepared to give their speeches in the House of Lords today, few would have had their minds on sea creatures. They were debating Baroness Burt’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill; a dangerous piece of legislation that could undermine the ability of parents and religious leaders to help those struggling over issues… Continue reading The ‘jellyfish’ let loose in the House of Lords
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MP seeking ‘consensus’ on CT ban calls sceptical colleagues ‘bigots’
Alicia Kearns is one of the foremost Conservative Party advocates for a conversion therapy ban. Back in December, she tabled a Private Member’s Bill to criminalise such practices on behalf of Labour colleague Lloyd Russell-Moyle, who she has been working closely with on the issue, which will be debated on 1st March. They say the… Continue reading MP seeking ‘consensus’ on CT ban calls sceptical colleagues ‘bigots’
Can Christians ignore right and wrong? They should, says ‘Labour Trans Equality’
By James Kennedy Today I spotted a strange claim from a Labour Party sub-group, who seem to think a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ should stop Christians from having a view on “what is right and what is wrong”. A significant portion of my time is spent scouring through documents others have written about ‘conversion… Continue reading Can Christians ignore right and wrong? They should, says ‘Labour Trans Equality’
House of Lords to debate Bill that could criminalise Christians and parents
This Friday (9 Feb 2024), the House of Lords will debate a proposed new law that could criminalise ordinary Christians and loving parents. Baroness Burt’s ‘conversion therapy’ Bill seeks to outlaw attempts to “change” or “suppress a person’s expression of sexual orientation or gender identity”. Reasonable as that might sound to some, the Bill contains… Continue reading House of Lords to debate Bill that could criminalise Christians and parents
Conversion therapy law opposed by gay rights campaigners
Laws against ‘conversion therapy’ purport to prevent abuse of gay people. The narrative is usually painted like this: “Some people are out to target and attack gay people, trying to force them to change from one sort of person to another. They employ horrible, often torturous methods, like electroshock treatments. Gay people – often children… Continue reading Conversion therapy law opposed by gay rights campaigners
Did the Scottish Equalities Minister just promote an anti-religious campaign?
The Scottish Government has faced heat in recent weeks over its proposals for a new law to ban ‘conversion therapy’. In former days, bold new policy proposals on the advancement of LGBT thinking would have found a natural home among Scotland’s political elite. But the eruption of public fury over attempts to legislate gender self-ID,… Continue reading Did the Scottish Equalities Minister just promote an anti-religious campaign?
Analysis: Scot Equalities Minister reassures no one on conversion therapy proposals
By James Kennedy Scotland’s Equalities Minister, Emma Roddick MSP, wrote last week for The Scotsman. She hoped to reassure a concerned public, over fears the Scottish Government’s latest plans on ‘conversion therapy’ are set to criminalise innocent parents and Christians. Her promises will placate few. Let me guide you through some of what she said:… Continue reading Analysis: Scot Equalities Minister reassures no one on conversion therapy proposals
Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ plans
The Scottish Government has published its long-expected consultation on new ‘conversion therapy’ legislation. It includes the SNP’s latest proposals for laws intended to protect LGBT people from abuse. But the reality is that verbal and physical abuse are already illegal, and a new law is likely to stifle the ordinary work of churches. The 12-week… Continue reading Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ plans
Scottish Government to unveil ‘conversion therapy’ plans next week
The Scottish Government has promised to unveil new policy proposals for legislation on ‘conversion therapy’ on Tuesday 9 January. A consultation on the plans is expected to run for twelve weeks. Let Us Pray will be helping Scottish supporters to respond. Sign up to the campaign to receive updates. MSP for the Scottish Green Party,… Continue reading Scottish Government to unveil ‘conversion therapy’ plans next week
Police forces say no detentions or arrests for conversion therapy in a decade
Freedom of information responses from police forces across the UK – seen by Let Us Pray – show not even a single detention or arrest has been made for ‘electroshock’ treatments or ‘corrective rape’ between 2010 and 2020. These horrifying practices are offered as examples of ‘conversion therapy’ by LGBT activists. Controversial campaign groups including… Continue reading Police forces say no detentions or arrests for conversion therapy in a decade