United Kingdom

Irish PM surprised at voters strong defence of marriage in constitution

Originally published in Faithwire Voters in Ireland swiftly rejected a governmental referendum aimed at redefining language in the nation’s constitution centering on the importance of marriage and the family. The country’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was surprised by the failure. “Clearly we got it wrong,” he said. “While the old adage is […]

UK lawmakers reject ‘conversion therapy’ ban

Originally published in CBN News Lawmakers in the UK have largely voted against a “conversion therapy” ban that would penalise anyone who attempts to help people seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. The Conversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill was scheduled for a second […]

Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex

Originally published in Christian Today A Christian charity is calling on the Scottish government to follow other countries in criminalising the purchase of sex.  CARE for Scotland is urging the Scottish government to push ahead with legislation that would target the demand side.  It accused the Scottish government of “dragging […]