New UK trans law risks criminalising prayer, Church of England warns

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The Church of England has warned that a proposed United Kingdom law banning conversion practices could unintentionally criminalise prayer and pastoral care, as Catholic leaders…

The Church of England has warned that a proposed United Kingdom law banning conversion practices could unintentionally criminalise prayer and pastoral care, as Catholic leaders also called for the legislation to be abandoned.

UK newspaper, The Telegraph, reports on Saturday that the Anglican Church said the draft Conversion Practices Bill must protect religious discussions and family conversations while addressing abusive attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

According to The Telegraph, the draft Conversion Practices Bill seeks to make it a criminal offence to attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.

The proposed legislation would cover parents, meaning mothers and fathers could risk arrest for asking their child whether they want to change gender.

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