The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities Committee (EHRCJ) is once again under pressure over its biased scrutiny of plans to ban so-called conversion therapy. In a recent letter to a Government Minister, the Committee makes a tacit admission that in holding an oral evidence session with the Government’s ‘Expert Advisory Group’, future scrutiny could be compromised. MSPs… Continue reading Who will scrutinise the scrutineers?
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Holyrood could waste yet more money after nearly £1m spend on Supreme Court losses
The Scottish Government could waste more taxpayers’ money if it continues pursuing legislation that is beyond its powers. One of Scotland’s best-known KCs advises that proposals for a broad ban on ‘conversion therapy’ are “outside the Parliament’s legislative competence”. The Christian Institute has previously warned the Scottish Government that it will pursue action in the… Continue reading Holyrood could waste yet more money after nearly £1m spend on Supreme Court losses
Stop the bus, I want to get off…
As Holyrood passes its irrational gender self-ID Bill into law, we must recognise this is only one stop on a long and bumpy bus ride. Passing this new law was always going to be a bad move. But it is especially so given both public and professional opinion has turned decisively against the extreme ideology… Continue reading Stop the bus, I want to get off…
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
New Zealand claim on puberty blockers retracted – too little, too late?
Australian journalist, Bernard Lane, reports that health information for transgender healthcare of children in New Zealand has changed. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has updated its website to remove the false claim that puberty blocking drugs are “safe and fully reversible”. In a country which has possibly the world’s most liberal laws on ‘gender’, it… Continue reading New Zealand claim on puberty blockers retracted – too little, too late?
Leading activists still calling for “private prayer” ban
Let Us Pray has been pointing out for some time (for example in the Critic and the Belfast News Letter) that the leading activist group pushing for a conversion therapy ban is, ludicrously, calling for it to cover “private prayer” and “casual conversations”. You might have thought that the ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ campaign would quickly… Continue reading Leading activists still calling for “private prayer” ban
A new ban on child abuse?
The activist group leading the campaign for a broad conversion therapy ban says new legislation is needed to prevent children being abused by their parents. It cites the story of Richie Barlow, who says he underwent ‘conversion therapy’ as a child. Later, he was taken into care after being physically abused by his mother. He… Continue reading A new ban on child abuse?