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?
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The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
LGBT activists had hoped the King’s Speech (7th Nov) would include new legislation on so-called ‘conversion therapy’. The speech sets out the Government’s agenda for the forthcoming Parliamentary session. But thankfully, after much reported wrangling behind the scenes, no such controversial announcement was made. But it doesn’t stop the Government progressing a draft Bill. And… Continue reading The faulty foundations of a ‘conversion therapy’ law
‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
In the last week, several Christian groups have called for the Prime Minister to ditch plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’. The Government’s legislative agenda will soon be set out in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Previously, it was reported in the press that a new law on conversion therapy would be… Continue reading ‘Abandon conversion therapy law plans’, PM told
Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
Last week it was reported that the Government plans to include a Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ in the King’s Speech on 7th November. Media speculation previously said the plans would be dropped, and the Labour Party even announced at its conference that it would legislate where the Conservatives had chosen not to. But regardless of… Continue reading Peter Tatchell: ‘People are being held and abused in churches all across the country’
‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
by James Kennedy A controversial ban on ‘conversion therapy’ is back on the table for England and Wales, according to reports in The Times newspaper. It says that a draft Bill will be mentioned in the King’s Speech on 7th November, when the Government sets out its agenda for the coming year. Previously there was… Continue reading ‘Conversion therapy’ ban back on the table at Westminster
Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps
If you’ve followed our work for some time, then you will be no stranger to the name Jayne Ozanne. She leads the UK-wide Ban Conversion Therapy campaign and is an outspoken advocate for a ban that targets the ordinary life and practice of churches. Her most astonishing claims to date include her comment to The… Continue reading Campaigner demands clamp down on Christian camps
A conversion therapy ban could force parents to affirm trans ideology
Your sixteen-year-old daughter tells you she identifies as non-binary, and wants to be known by a different name and use they/them pronouns. What would your response be, as a loving parent? When mum Rachel first heard that her daughter Briony was experiencing gender dysphoria, she said she felt it was important to explore and understand… Continue reading A conversion therapy ban could force parents to affirm trans ideology
Hollyoaks aims to ‘set agenda’ on conversion therapy
Hollyoaks has announced its upcoming autumn series will include a controversial conversion therapy storyline. The popular Channel 4 soap has previously included similar themes in its documentary version of the series, Hollyoaks IRL. The storyline, which began last Friday, will eventually see new head teacher Carter Shepherd offering “self-growth sessions” to school pupils. Friday’s episode… Continue reading Hollyoaks aims to ‘set agenda’ on conversion therapy
State of Victoria: No prayers of repentance because everyone is ‘perfect the way they are’
Last week The Christian Institute warned the UK Government that it risks copying Victoria’s conversion therapy debacle. Updated guidance from the Australian State of Victoria has claimed that prayers that ‘talk about a person’s need to repent’ are likely to be illegal under its broad conversion therapy ban. Calling an LGBT person to repent for… Continue reading State of Victoria: No prayers of repentance because everyone is ‘perfect the way they are’
The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been warned that a new law banning ‘conversion therapy’ could lead to Christians being told how to pray and practise their faith. The Christian Institute (which is spearheading the Let Us Pray campaign) points to the ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Victoria, Australia (described as the “gold standard” by those… Continue reading The Christian Institute: Lord’s Prayer ‘illegal’ in Australian conversion therapy ban guidance