Church warned Welby resignation ‘tip of the iceberg’ as pressure grows over sex abuse scandal Campaigner warns of ‘many other abusers’ within Church of England after damning reporting into John Smyth The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024
'No threat to churches': Hunter bishop backs conversion therapy ban A bill to ban the practice has won bipartisan support ahead of March's state election. Newcastle Herald · Feb 17, 2023
One side of the C of E preaches LGBT+ acceptance, the other says I’m going to hell. This can’t go on ‘Blessing’ LGBT+ people instead of allowing equal marriage is just the latest round of Church of England can-kicking, says Jayne Ozanne, an elected member of the General Synod The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘failing to show leadership’ on LGBT marriage rights Justin Welby engaged with dozens of protesters who gathered outside Lambeth Palace to demand equal marriage rights. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Church of England says no to church gay weddings but will 'bless' same sex couples The Church of England will bless same-sex couples and issue an apology to LGBTQ+ people but won't allow gay marriage in church, under new proposals on their position on sexuality Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
‘We’d love to be married in church’: C of E debates same-sex church weddings Anglican bishops to discuss and vote on proposal to be put to synod in February The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023
Justin Welby says it is ‘very difficult’ to hold church together over sexuality Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges consensus is near-impossible after public criticism over declaration against gay sex The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
Critics say ‘loopholes’ in plans to ban conversion therapy risk lives Legislation to ban conversion therapy that attempts to change someone’s sexual orientation in certain scenarios was outlined in the Queen’s Speech. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Trans conversion therapy survivor: ‘I was strapped to a chair and given painful electric shocks’ Last month, amid widespread condemnation, the Government decided not to include trans people in its conversion therapy ban. Emma Loffhagen speaks to two trans conversion therapy survivors about their ordeal and their thoughts on transphobia in the UK Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2022
Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, urges ex-adviser It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended the decision not to include trans people in the Government’s proposed ban. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Conversion practices U-turns ‘set Tories back 25 years’ with LGBT+ community Former government adviser says exclusion of trans people sends ‘message of impunity’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Conversion therapy survivor who was told to 'release gay demons' 'enraged' over failure to include trans people in ban It is thought that the conversion therapy ban will feature in the next Queen’s Speech. Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2022
As a lesbian woman, I was subjected to conversion practices. We must protect trans people against this abuse Trans people are nearly twice as likely as lesbian and gay people to undergo interventions that range from prayers to corrective rape, says Jayne Ozanne, founder of the Ban Conversion Therapy coalition The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Boris Johnson 'throws trans people under bus' in chaotic U-turn on conversion therapy Chaos has erupted at the heart of government after a leaked memo said the PM would drop a four-year pledge to ban conversion therapy - before sources said it will be banned, but not for transgender people Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022 Boris Johnson abandons plans to ban conversion therapy as campaigners slam U-turn LGBT rights activists have criticised Johnson and say his decision will 'horrify people right across the country'.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Millions from LGBT community ‘thrown under the bus’ by Johnson An LGBT campaigner within the Church of England, charity Mind and the British Medical Association have condemned the U-turn on conversion therapy.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Boris Johnson abandons plan to ban LGBT+ conversion therapy PM accused of ‘utter betrayal’ which will put lives at risk following major U-turn