Conversion Therapy 2026-09-09
2026-09-09
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Q1
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The question arises from ongoing efforts to [2D [K to legislate against harmful conversion practices, which have been a subjec [6D [K subject of public concern and advocacy.
What steps she is taking to ban conversion therap [6D [K therapy. The questioner highlights the need for clear action to protect ind [3D [K individuals from harmful practices.
On 25 June, the Government published their draft co [2D [K conversion practices Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. Parliament is in th [2D [K the process of appointing the Joint Committee that will review the draft pr [2D [K provisions. I understand that the Committee aims to report by 22 January, a [1D [K and I look forward to working with all its members on this important legisl [6D [K legislation to ensure that a ban is effective in targeting these abusive an [2D [K and harmful practices.
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Q2
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The supplementary question builds on the in [2D [K initial query, emphasizing the need for a trans-inclusive ban and addressin [9D [K addressing the risk of potential loopholes in the legislation.
I welcome the steps that the Minister has outline [7D [K outlined. Under the Conservative Government, we saw multiple attempts to br [2D [K bring forward a Bill but one never made it through the successive Governmen [9D [K Government cycles, so I hope that the Minister will learn from those lesson [6D [K lessons and bring forward a Bill that is properly trans-inclusive too. The [K Bill talks about “abusive” conversion practices, but that risks implying th [2D [K that non-abusive forms exist, leading to a potential loophole. Will the Min [3D [K Minister outline what steps and conversations he is having to ensure people [6D [K people cannot be pushed through those other alternative loopholes?
Let me be clear: this Government are committed to p [1D [K protecting the dignity and safety of trans people. That is why we are intro [5D [K introducing a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, per our man [3D [K manifesto. I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss his f [1D [K further queries in person.
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The Minister did not provide specific steps or co [2D [K conversations to address the potential loopholes or ensure trans-inclusivit [16D [K trans-inclusivity beyond the general commitment.
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