Banning Conversion Practices 2024-12-18
2024-12-18
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the harmful impact of conversion practices on individuals, particularly trans people. She mentions a meeting in Parliament where panelists discussed their experiences with so-called conversion therapy.
I am leading on a report for the Council of Europe to ban those abhorrent practices across Europe and I am pleased to hear from the Minister that we will soon be setting out legislation. Will the legislation be fully inclusive, without any exceptions, so that we can refer to it as best practice for all countries to use?
We are committed to bringing forward a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, protecting LGBT+ people from abuse. We will engage further with parliamentarians and stakeholders in the new year.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific commitment to being fully inclusive without exceptions was provided
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Q2
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The MP highlights the important work of civil society in combating intolerance and mentions specific examples from his constituency. He asks about Government support for this effort.
Charities in Weston-super-Mare and across this country do amazing work to bring communities together to promote tolerance and tackle prejudice. Will the Minister outline what support the Government are providing to help charities deliver that vital work?
Civil society plays a unique role in challenging prejudice and enabling more people to access opportunities. An example is Galop, an LGBT+ anti-violence charity funded by the Government that provides confidential services on conversion practices.
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Did not provide comprehensive list of government support measures for charities tackling prejudice
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Q3
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The MP brings up the previous Government's commitment to a parent-first approach regarding guidance. She asks for clarity on parental roles, particularly if their child is questioning their gender.
As part of the Government's review of the statutory relationships, sex and health education guidance, will the Minister make it clear that parents should be involved in decisions that affect their children, including if their children are gender-questioning?
We are looking at consultation responses and will respond fully as is appropriate.
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Did not provide a clear commitment on parental involvement or clarify the role of parents in decisions regarding gender-questioning children
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Q4
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The MP asks about ensuring that mature adults can participate in discussions of gender issues within faith settings without restrictions.
In rolling out any legislation, will the Minister ensure that mature adults who, of their own volition, want to take part in discussions of gender issues in faith-based settings will not be restricted or inhibited from so doing?
We are looking carefully at how to describe the sort of behaviour that would not be criminalised by the ban.
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Did not provide a clear commitment on allowing mature adults to participate in faith-based discussions
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Q5
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The MP is concerned about the experiences of trans people who have suffered from so-called conversion therapy. She asks for assurance that upcoming legislation will be fully inclusive.
Last week, I held a meeting in Parliament with a panel of trans people talking about their experiences of so-called conversion therapy, and their evidence was harrowing. I thank the MPs and the Minister who attended that meeting to listen to them. I am leading on a report for the Council of Europe to ban those abhorrent practices across Europe, and I am pleased to hear from the Minister that we will soon be setting out the legislation. Will the legislation be fully inclusive, without any exceptions, so that we can refer to it as best practice for all countries to use?
We are committed to bringing forward a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, protecting LGBT+ people from abuse. We will engage further with parliamentarians and stakeholders in the new year.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a clear commitment that there would be no exceptions in the legislation
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