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Conversion Practices Ban

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions discussed the Government's delay in banning conversion practices.
  • Campaigners warn that delays leave vulnerable individuals unprotected from abusive practices.
  • The Minister reaffirmed the Government's commitment to banning conversion practices.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Manuela Perteghella Lib Dem Stratford-on-Avon
Women & Equalities
Context

LGBTQ rights campaigners have warned that the Government’s continued delay on banning conversion practices is dangerous, leaving vulnerable people exposed to abusive practices.

Question

LGBTQ rights campaigners have warned that the Government’s continued delay on banning conversion practices is dangerous and leaves vulnerable people without protection. Every month of delay leaves people exposed to practices that the Government themselves have said are abusive. Will the Minister now set out a clear timeline and give a firm commitment that the Government will not drag their heels on this any longer?

Answer from The Minister for Equalities (Olivia Bailey)

As I have just said, conversion practices are abusive and we will ban them. All LGBT people deserve to live freely and without fear, shame or discrimination. This legislation is a priority for the Government, as set out in the King’s Speech.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide a specific timeline or firm commitment.

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Q2 Alex Barros-Curtis Lab Cardiff West
NHS Women & Equalities
Context

A recent BBC report revealed that more than 250 people were subjected to electric shocks in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1973, attempting to change their sexual preferences and gender identity.

Question

The recent BBC report that more than 250 people were subjected to electric shocks in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1973, in an attempt to change their sexual preferences and gender identity, serves as a reminder of the urgent need for us to legislate in this area. Can she assure me that the Government will legislate as swiftly as possible, and will she meet me to discuss this further?

Answer from The Minister for Equalities (Olivia Bailey)

Let me be clear: being gay or trans is not an illness that needs to be cured. The so-called treatments reported by the BBC are abhorrent, and my thoughts are with anyone who suffered. Abusive conversion practices are still happening today, and we will bring forward our draft legislation to ban them as soon as possible. I would of course be delighted to meet my hon. Friend.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide a specific timeline or assurance on swift legislation.

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