{
  "id": 18705066,
  "title": "New UK trans law risks criminalising prayer, Church of England warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/new-uk-trans-law-risks-criminalising-prayer-church-of-england-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T12:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/new-uk-trans-law-risks-criminalising-prayer-church-of-england-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Church of England has expressed concerns that a proposed UK law banning conversion practices could unintentionally criminalise prayer, pastoral care, and family discussions. The bill, which seeks to make it a criminal offence to attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, could potentially expose religious leaders, therapists, and parents to prosecution for providing advice or engaging in supportive conversations. The Church of England argues that any legislation must protect religious discussions and family conversations while addressing abusive attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Catholic leaders have also raised concerns, stating that the proposed law could create uncertainty around family life and religious activities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}