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Conversion Therapy

Wednesday 17 June 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Conversion therapy is considered a vile practice by the government.
  • Research on the scope of conversion therapy in the UK is being used to inform plans to stop the practice.
  • Specific steps will be taken to protect individuals under 18 years old from being coerced into conversion therapy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christian Wakeford Lab Bolton North East
Women & Equalities
Context

The practice of conversion therapy is viewed as abhorrent and the government seeks to stop it.

Question

What steps are being taken to end conversion therapy, considering its vile nature?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss (Minister for Women and Equalities)

Conversion therapy is a vile practice that we want to stop. We have commissioned research on the scope of this practice in the UK, which will inform our plans to be published shortly.

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Q2 Christian Wakeford Lab Bolton North East
Children & Families
Context

Research is being conducted to understand the extent of conversion therapy in the UK.

Question

Will specific steps be taken to protect individuals under 18 years old from being coerced into so-called conversion therapies?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss (Minister for Women and Equalities)

I am particularly concerned about under-18s being coerced into such practices, and we will address this specific point when launching our plans shortly.

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