Closest matches to “Banning Conversion Practices”
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So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill.
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson, the Upper Bann MLA, launches a consultation on a Private Members' proposal to criminalise so-called conversion practices in Northern Ireland, open until 20 March 2025, saying such practices cause lasting harm.
Disability and equality Issue: Consultation launch on banning conversion practices in Northern Ireland Original release: So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill. (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he will seek the Speaker's permission to introduce a private member's bill banning conversion practices if the Communities Minister does not bring forward legislation. He cites recent research on their continued harm in Northern Ireland, ahead of LGBT Awareness Week.
Disability and equality Original release: Tennyson pledges to work on banning cruel conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance introduces essential legislation to end cruel so-called conversion practices
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA introduces the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill to the Assembly, seeking to ban conversion therapy and coercive conversion behaviour in Northern Ireland with penalties of fines or up to two years in custody.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill introduced to Assembly Original release: Alliance introduces essential legislation to end cruel so-called conversion practices (opens in a new tab)
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Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on Assembly members from all parties to back the Conversion Practices Bill at Second Stage, describing it as a historic opportunity to ban conversion practices he calls cruel and archaic.
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes Conversion Practices Bill passing second stage
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes his Conversion Practices Bill clearing second stage in the Assembly, with the bill now moving to Committee Stage. He calls conversion practices cruel and archaic and says the bill protects LGBT+ people while preserving free speech and religious…
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Tennyson welcomes Conversion Practices Bill passing second stage (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan to repeal archaic blasphemy laws in Northern Ireland
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA has tabled an amendment to the Justice Bill to repeal common law blasphemy offences in Northern Ireland, arguing they are outdated, unused and infringe free speech and religious freedom. She urges other parties to support it.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Bill amendment to repeal blasphemy offences in Northern Ireland Original release: Egan to repeal archaic blasphemy laws in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin opposed to conversion therapy – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the party opposes conversion therapy during the Second Stage debate on the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill. She says Sinn Féin will keep engaging with the Bill sponsor to make the legislation fit for purpose.
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Sinn Féin opposed to conversion therapy – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson calls on Finance Minister to introduce no-fault divorce in Northern Ireland
Alliance's Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the Finance Minister to introduce no-fault divorce legislation in Northern Ireland ahead of an Assembly debate, arguing it would help people in abusive marriages and align the region with England and Wales.
Justice and policing Issue: Assembly debate on no-fault divorce in Northern Ireland Original release: Tennyson calls on Finance Minister to introduce no-fault divorce in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says excluding trans people from a planned ban on so-called conversion therapy has no justification and calls on the UK Government to extend any ban to Northern Ireland while the Executive is not functioning, ahead of a Westminster debate on a petition with over 145,000…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Westminster debate on excluding trans people from conversion therapy ban Original release: No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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UK and Irish Governments must immediately abandon plans for engaging with paramilitaries, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the UK and Irish Governments to drop plans to engage paramilitaries through an independent 'group transition' process, ahead of an Alliance Assembly motion opposing the move. He also criticises Sinn Féin's proposed amendment and the UUP's approach.
Justice and policing Issue: UK and Irish governments engagement with paramilitary groups on disbandment Original release: UK and Irish Governments must immediately abandon plans for engaging with paramilitaries, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson extremely disappointed at number of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he is disappointed that PSNI figures show homophobic and transphobic hate crimes at their highest level since records began. He blames the DUP for blocking the Executive from progressing hate crime legislation and calls for an Executive to be restored.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI homophobic and transphobic hate crime figures 2021-22 Original release: Tennyson extremely disappointed at number of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes (opens in a new tab)
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Restored Assembly must introduce fracking ban, says Tennyson
Alliance Climate and Energy Spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says a restored Assembly must ban fracking and all current and future fossil fuel exploration in Northern Ireland, responding to the UK Government's move to end the England fracking pause. He says he may bring a Private…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Government lifts fracking moratorium in England Original release: Restored Assembly must introduce fracking ban, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says he will bring a Private Member's Bill banning so-called conversion practices if Executive legislation is not forthcoming, after the King's Speech omitted the measure. He and MP Stephen Farry criticise the UK Government over the omission.
Disability and equality Issue: King's Speech omission of conversion practices ban Original release: UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…
DUP MLA Pam Cameron says a Committee for Communities survey shows 93.55% of 1,379 respondents opposed the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, and calls on the Alliance Party to heed the public and halt the Bill. She argues prosecutors flagged vague harm thresholds and reach into family…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Alliance Conversion Practices Bill Original release: Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes Finance Minister Conor Murphy's announced plan to give non-religious marriages equal legal standing with faith marriages and raise the minimum marriage age to 18. She says a public consultation showed a clear majority in favour and urges permanent changes…
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces marriage law reforms on non-religious marriage and minimum age Original release: Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must act quickly to match England on disposable vape ban, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges Northern Ireland to quickly enact its already drafted disposable vape ban so it does not lag behind the UK Government's planned sales ban in England, and calls for an Assembly to be restored to progress the legislation.
Health Issue: UK Government announcement of disposable vape ban in England Original release: Northern Ireland must act quickly to match England on disposable vape ban, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must not be left behind on scaling back tobacco sales, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Prime Minister's announced Commons vote on barring under-15s from buying cigarettes in England, but says Northern Ireland must not be left behind. She calls for a Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland and clearer restrictions on…
Health Issue: Commons vote on raising cigarette sales age in England Original release: Northern Ireland must not be left behind on scaling back tobacco sales, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl intends on bringing Private Member's Bill on flexible working once Assembly returns
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl says she intends to bring a Private Member's Bill strengthening the right to flexible working in Northern Ireland once the Assembly returns. She notes there is currently no statutory right and calls for engagement with stakeholders on the legislation.
Economy and employment Original release: Nicholl intends on bringing Private Member's Bill on flexible working once Assembly returns (opens in a new tab)
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Tougher rules on dog breeding and dog ownership needed to tackle animal cruelty - Brown
Alliance Party Animal Welfare Spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA calls for new private‑members legislation, “Luna’s Law”, to tighten regulation of legal and illegal dog breeding, introduce licensing fees and empower welfare officers after the cruelty case of Luna the American bulldog.
Other Issue: Luna bulldog cruelty case Original release: Tougher rules on dog breeding and dog ownership needed to tackle animal cruelty - Brown (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland facing unprecedented crisis, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says Northern Ireland faces an unprecedented crisis over proposed budget allocations, and that Alliance chose to back the budget to govern rather than let finances deteriorate. He calls on the UK Government to recognise its role and urges all…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Executive budget allocations 2024 Original release: Northern Ireland facing unprecedented crisis, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Farry proposes amendment to exempt Northern Ireland from "sinister” Retained EU Law Bill
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says he has tabled an amendment exempting Northern Ireland-specific retained EU legislation from the automatic December 31 sunset clause in the Retained EU Law Bill, warning the Bill could undermine devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill sunset clause amendment Original release: Farry proposes amendment to exempt Northern Ireland from "sinister” Retained EU Law Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Buffer zone advocates ‘criminalising silent prayer’ – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, after hosting Isabel Vaughan-Spruce at Parliament, says the charging of her for silent prayer near a Birmingham abortion facility under a buffer zone order shows a threat to freedom of thought. She calls for Clause 9 of the legislation to be amended.
Justice and policing Issue: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce arrest and charge under Birmingham buffer zone Original release: Buffer zone advocates ‘criminalising silent prayer’ – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI approach to human trafficking under the microscope
DUP's Lord Morrow criticises the PSNI for not fully using the sex purchase offence after brothel raids in Ballymena and Omagh, questions whether men found on site will be pursued, and says he has sought an urgent meeting with the Chief Constable.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI brothel raids in Ballymena and Omagh and sex purchase law enforcement Original release: PSNI approach to human trafficking under the microscope (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson welcomes commencement of new laws to protect victims of sexual violence
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the commencement of the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, saying he hopes its new privacy and anonymity provisions for victims and suspects will strengthen protections for victims of sexual…
Justice and policing Issue: Commencement of Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act 2022 provisions Original release: Dickson welcomes commencement of new laws to protect victims of sexual violence (opens in a new tab)
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Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Government's U-turn excluding sexual offences from Troubles immunity, but calls it a limited victory and says the DUP will vote against the Legacy Bill. He announces amendments on immunity sentencing and on defining victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sexual offences immunity amendment Original release: Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Lifting ban on Irish in our courts wrong on three fronts
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says repealing the ban on Irish in Northern Ireland's courts is regressive on equality, justice and finances. He claims it would make the legal profession less welcoming to Unionists, weaken juries' understanding of defendants, and add translation costs and delays.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: British government repeal of ban on Irish in courts Original release: Lifting ban on Irish in our courts wrong on three fronts (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns the disruption of a public Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting in Craigavon on 27 February, which he calls a sinister, intimidatory attempt by anti-PSNI individuals. He says Alliance fully supports the PSNI and its officers.
Justice and policing Issue: Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting disruption Original release: Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon (opens in a new tab)
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Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says UK Government moves to change the Northern Ireland Protocol, including legislation to set aside aspects of it, will make existing implementation problems harder to address. He calls the action unwanted, unwarranted and counterproductive, and urges a mutual UK-EU…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry (opens in a new tab)