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Religious Group May Sue London Mayor over ‘Gay Cure’ ads ban

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An Anglican group may seek a judicial review of the London mayor’s ban on bus ads that suggest that homosexuality can be cured, the Press Association reported.

An Anglican group may seek a judicial review of the London mayor’s ban on bus ads that suggest that homosexuality can be cured, the Press Association reported.

A solicitor with the Aughton Ainsworth law firm said Anglican Mainstream, a religious group that supported the campaign, contacted him and sought legal advice on whether the decision may be reviewed.

"It seems there is a decision that has been made that can be challenged," solicitor Tom Ellis said.

As part of the two-week campaign starting from Monday, London’s iconic buses were to run with posters on their side, with a slogan: "Not gay! Post-gay, ex-gay and proud. Get over it!.” The campaign apparently mocked ads by pro-gay group Stonewall's that stated: "Some people are gay. Get over it."

The Committee of Advertising Practice gave a green light to the campaign. However, it was axed by the Transport for London (TfL) as inconsistent with "TfL's commitment to a tolerant and inclusive London".

"London is one of the most tolerant cities in the world and intolerant of intolerance," said London mayor Boris Johnson, who also chairs the TfL.

"It is clearly offensive to suggest being gay is an illness someone recovers from and I am not prepared to have that suggestion driven around London on our buses," said the mayor, who is to seek a second term in May elections.

The initiative was launched by the Core Issues Trust, an Anglican Christian fund established to assist churches "for ministering to those who have issues of homosexuality."

"I didn't realize censorship was in place. We went through the correct channels and we were encouraged by the bus company to go through their procedures. They okayed it and now it has been pulled," Core Issues Trust chairman Mike Davidson said.

 

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