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09Jan

Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘banning conversion practices’

09 Jan, 2024 | Anthony Horan | SCPO News | Return|
Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘banning conversion practices’ The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning what it refers to as “conversion practices.” The Catholic church in Scotland has expressed serious concern about the nature and scope of any such legislation, and a spokesperson has said:  “While the Church supports legislation which protects people from physical and verbal abuse a fundamental pillar of any free society is that the state recognises and respects the right of religious bodies and organisations to be free to teach the fulness of their beliefs and to support, through prayer, counsel and other pastoral...

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