About this episode

This episode discusses recent developments regarding a proposed conversion practices Bill and changes in drug laws in Ireland, along with a ban on Pride participation in Northern Ireland.

In CI News this week: Parents and church leaders in England and Wales could be criminalised under a planned ‘conversion practices’ Bill, a parliamentary committee in Ireland backs liberalising the country’s drug laws, and Northern Ireland’s Civil Service has called a halt to official participation in LGBT Pride. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Govt publishes controversial draft ‘conversion practices’ Bill Oireachtas committee pushes to decriminalise heroin and cocaine for personal use NI Civil Service imposes staff ‘Pride’ parade ban

People in this episode

Host: Christian Institute

Topics covered

• conversion practices
• drug laws
• LGBT rights
• civil service
• parental rights

Keywords

• conversion practices
• drug laws
• LGBT Pride
• Northern Ireland
• England
• Wales
• Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Places: England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland

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