Lois McLatchie

Oct 18, 2024 | thecritic.co.uk | Lois McLatchie

The British state is ruthlessly prosecuting thoughtcrime A man stands silently on a public green in England. Officers approach for an interrogation, demanding, “what is the nature of your prayer?” Three minutes of silent prayer lead to two years of legal proceedings, three days of trial, and a criminal conviction.  Orwell, or reality? If I hadn’t attended the reading of the verdict at Poole Magistrates’ Court yesterday, I would hardly believe this to be true.

Aug 2, 2024 | europeanconservative.com | Lois McLatchie

The UK has thrown down two major landmarks on the road to ending child abuse in the name of transgender ideology. First, this week, the High Court upheld the now out of power Conservative government’s ban on prescribing toxic “puberty blockers” to children, in line with the findings of the Cass Report. The report famously found that there was “weak evidence” regarding the impact of puberty blockers on gender dysphoria, mental, or psychosocial health.

Apr 3, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lois McLatchie

The Harry Potter author was quick to test a new Scottish law which criminalises “stirring up hate”. Police have confirmed no action will be taken against JK Rowling, but the legislation could still prohibit Christians from speaking the truth on marriage, sex and abortion, says Lois McLatchie Source: Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling As the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill finally passed into law on 1 April, JK Rowling immediately set about challenging it.

Apr 3, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lois McLatchie

The Harry Potter author was quick to test a new Scottish law which criminalises “stirring up hate”. Police say no action will be taken against her, but the legislation could still prohibit Christians from speaking up on marriage, sex and abortion, says Lois McLatchie Source: Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling As the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill finally passed into law on 1 April, JK Rowling immediately set about challenging it.

Mar 7, 2024 | thecritic.co.uk | Lois McLatchie

Ireland’s constitution is rare in protecting mothers, so why change this? It might be Ryan Gosling who’s up for the Oscar this weekend, but it was America Ferrera who won hearts and minds across the country for her performance in Barbie. Her iconic monologue — prefaced, “it’s literally impossible to be a woman!” — proved relatable to the experience of females across the globe. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas.