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  2. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    That is a very interesting point, because gender identity ideology has infected the sports arena. There are live examples in Northern Ireland of females, whether they are GAA or football coaches, who want to protect their sporting spaces and traditions, and they feel that gender identity politics is affecting the…

    Flagged Gender, sexuality, abortion and related social issues Criteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging.

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  4. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    Will the Member elaborate on why he thinks that it is the business of a sports coach, regardless of whether it is GAA, football or rugby, to change a member of a club's sexuality?

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  6. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Private Members' Business

    I thank the Member for his intervention. I will certainly get onto the suppression piece, because it alarms me, too. We could walk through the Bill tonight and be given some assurances and safeguards by the Bill sponsor as we do so, but the fundamental shape of the Bill means that it is beyond rescue. I will get into…

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  7. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    I thank the Member for giving way. He is absolutely right to be concerned about the broad definition of "conversion therapy". As has been outlined extensively in the debate, such a definition can intersect with parental rights in the home and, indeed, genuine, heartfelt religious expression. I acknowledge that the…

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  8. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Private Members' Business

    I thank the Minister for his prior intervention, and I thank the Member for that point, because that is the nub of the debate on the Member's intent. He has gone a long way to clarify that with his intervention. He has been on his feet quite a bit today, but that was probably the most helpful intervention that he has…

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  9. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    I thank the Member for giving way. In response to the Minister: to be clear, in respect of the first offence of "conversion therapy", that can be one occasion — that is the intent. Apologies, Minister, if I misspoke earlier in the debate, but the course of behaviour relates to the second offence. The question before…

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  11. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Gordon Lyons DUP
    • Private Members' Business
    • As a minister

    I appreciate the Member giving way on that point because, for me, it is one of the single biggest issues in the Bill that is yet to be resolved. The Bill sponsor was very clear earlier: in his view, there must be "a formal course of therapy". That is not what is in the Bill. Maybe it was the Member's intention for the…

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  12. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Private Members' Business

    Some Members in the House paint me in a very bad light. They are wrong in that regard. Before I forget, I will pay tribute to Maolíosa McHugh, with whom I served on the Finance Committee in the previous Assembly term. Do not get me wrong: we had many a row and rough spot, but he was always good-natured and well…

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  13. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    Yes. I also wish the Member well and congratulate him on his maiden speech. The Member for North Antrim is known to give quite long speeches, which he is entitled to do. Can he maybe condense it a wee bit today so that some on this side of the House can, hopefully, get our speeches in tonight? I know that he is a…

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  16. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Private Members' Business

    I wish Paul all the best in his political career here and his journey. I hope that he realised that, even though he tended to go into a wee bit of controversy, we on these Benches listened intently to what he had to say. I hope that he will understand and respect that and respect the etiquette in the House. I wish him…

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  17. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle I am sure that what everybody needs at this hour is a maiden speech, but here we go. I am deeply honoured to take up my seat as a Sinn Féin MLA for West Tyrone. As this is my first time to speak in the Chamber, I send my best wishes to my predecessor and good friend,…

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  19. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    I thank Mr Harvey for giving way. Christians in the House have a moral duty to stand up for their biblical beliefs. What we have heard here tonight from the Alliance Party is the liberal elite thinking that they know better. I am proud to stand in this House with other Christians who will challenge and call out your…

    Flagged Religion and belief (including people of no religion), churches, faith communities and religious prejudice (including antisemitism and anti-Muslim prejudice) Criteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.

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  23. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Mr Harvey had already finished, and then a number of DUP MLAs stood up. Is it appropriate for a Member to still take interventions after they have finished?

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  24. Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Private Members' Business

    I thank the Member for giving way. Add to that the very fact that the police will be forced to act and go into people's living rooms. That means that the process of a criminal conviction, or at least an investigation, will commence, and it will be to the detriment of the parent, teacher, pastor or preacher.

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