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Q1
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Conversion practices are described as an abhorrent form of abuse, with no previous ban introduced by the last Conservative Government despite multiple attempts.
What steps she is taking to ban conversion practices. The work of Cumbria Pride and Pride in North Cumbria in supporting people to feel accepted and confident in their sexuality stands in stark contrast to those who peddle cruel and abusive conversion practices. Will the Minister please confirm that this Government will legislate, and will she set out the steps that the Government are taking to do this?
This Labour Government will ban abusive conversion practices, and we will be publishing our draft Bill very soon. Given recent decisions to defund Pride events, this is a lesson that Reform councils clearly need to learn.
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Q2
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Conversion practices are described as an abhorrent form of abuse, with no previous ban introduced by the last Conservative Government despite multiple attempts.
What protection has the Minister put in place for those who actively and honestly seek help and prayerful support, and who are seeking guidance in churches and through Christian and faith-based groups? It is always important that people have an opportunity to seek that guidance. I know the Minister will be committed to that, and I would be very pleased to hear her answer.
Let me be very clear that what we are talking about is criminalising abuse that should happen to nobody, anywhere, in any situation or setting. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, and I look forward to discussing this matter further with him when we have published our draft Bill.
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Q3
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The Minister needs to clarify protection measures for individuals seeking support through churches and Christian and faith-based groups, following a discussion on banning conversion practices.
What protection has the Minister put in place for those who actively and honestly seek help and prayerful support, and who are seeking guidance in churches and through Christian and faith-based groups? It is always important that people have an opportunity to seek that guidance. I know the Minister will be committed to that, and I would be very pleased to hear her answer.
Let me be very clear that what we are talking about is criminalising abuse that should happen to nobody, anywhere, in any situation or setting. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, and I look forward to discussing this matter further with him when we have published our draft Bill.
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