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Banning Conversion Practices

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial assurances were given for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices.
  • The Government stated their commitment to protecting LGBT+ individuals from discrimination and harassment.
  • Previous promises to ban conversion therapy by past Governments were not fulfilled, leading to current uncertainty and fear within the trans community.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Burton-Sampson Lab Southend West and Leigh
Women & Equalities
Context

Following the Supreme Court ruling, many trans individuals have experienced discrimination and a loss of rights despite protections under the Equality Act 2010. The issue remains sensitive and contentious.

Question

Since the Supreme Court ruling, many trans people have felt discrimination and a loss of their rights despite still being protected under the Equality Act 2010. I am pleased to hear that the Government are bringing forward a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban, but what else will the Minister do to ensure that trans people know they belong in our society and are valued?

Answer from The Minister for Equalities (Dame Nia Griffith)

I can indeed assure my hon. Friend that our draft legislation on conversion practices will be trans-inclusive. It is crucial that trans people are safe, included, and protected from harm and discrimination. More widely, this Government are actively working on other manifesto commitments to strengthen services and protections for trans people, including ensuring that all trans people receive appropriate and high-quality healthcare, and equalising all strands of hate crime.

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Q2 Jessica Toale Lab Bournemouth West
Women & Equalities
Context

Representatives of Trans Liberation Bournemouth expressed anxiety following the Supreme Court ruling, which has caused confusion in supportive workplaces and distress for biological women who do not conform to traditional gender norms.

Question

I recently met representatives of Trans Liberation Bournemouth, who shared with me their anxiety about the Supreme Court ruling—a ruling that has caused not only confusion in their otherwise supportive workplaces, but distressing incidents for biological women who do not conform to traditional gender norms. What assurances can the Minister give my constituents that this Government are committed to ensuring that Bournemouth remains an open and welcoming place for our LGBT+ community?

Answer from The Minister for Equalities (Dame Nia Griffith)

I will indeed give that assurance. Rightly, laws are in place to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment—that remains the case. To be clear, I am absolutely committed to delivering on our key manifesto commitments aimed at protecting LGBT+ individuals: a full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, and our commitment to equalise all existing strands of hate crime. Dignity and respect for everyone runs through every sinew of this Government.

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Q3 John Milne Lib Dem Horsham
Women & Equalities
Context

Previous governments have made promises but failed to deliver legislative action. Constituents like Eris from Horsham report increased fear and uncertainty in the trans community.

Question

Previous Governments have promised to bring forward legislation to ban conversion therapy, but it has not happened yet. Eris, one of my constituents in Horsham, tells me that recent headlines have created fear and uncertainty within the trans community, increasing their sense of isolation. Will the Minister show the LGBTQ community that they are not ill or something to be converted, and commit to action within the next 12 months?

Answer from The Minister for Equalities (Dame Nia Griffith)

As we know, the previous Government repeatedly broke their promises to deliver on the issue of conversion practices and allowed the debate to become ever more toxic and divided. We are committed to bringing forward legislation to ban these abusive practices—that is a key manifesto commitment. We will be publishing our draft Bill later in this Session, and we want to work with Parliament to ensure that our legislation is robust and does not negatively impact legitimate support for those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Not addressed: Commitment within 12 months specifically

How: Publishing Later In The Session

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