General Synod backs ban on conversion therapy
from the Church of England Press Office:
The Church of England’s General Synod has backed a motion calling for a ban on the practice of Conversion Therapy aimed at altering sexual orientation.
Members of the Church’s national assembly, which is holding its annual July sessions in York, voted to endorse a Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy signed by The Royal College of Psychiatrists and others condemning the practice.
The joint statement describes Conversion Therapy as unethical, potentially harmful and having “no place in the modern world”.
The motion was moved by Jayne Ozanne, who represents laity in the Diocese of Oxford, with amendments moved by Canon Dr Jamie Harrison (Durham) and the Revd Andrew Dotchin (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) which were carried.
Opening the debate Ms Ozanne said: “In short, conversation therapy is harmful, dangerous and just doesn’t work.
“People may be able to alter their behaviour but they can never alter their innate desire.”
Read also: Church of England demands ban on conversion therapy, Guardian
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