House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Conversion Therapy Ban And Protection For Transgender Individuals

13 June 2022 · 0 other contributors · 278 words

Opened by Elliot Colburn Con Carshalton and Wallington

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Elliot Colburn raised concerns about conversion therapy ban and protection for transgender individuals in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

Concerns raised about polarisation and threats in the debate over trans issues in the UK.
The petition seeks full protection for trans people under a conversion therapy ban.
Over 45,000 signatures support the petition, including more than 220 from one constituency.

Key requests to Government

I urge the government to ensure that all forms of conversion therapy are banned, including those targeting transgender individuals. The petition has over 45,000 signatures, with more than 220 from my constituency alone.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Elliot Colburn Con Carshalton and Wallington

I am concerned about the polarisation of trans issues in the United Kingdom, with threats, intimidation, and even violence from both sides of the debate. The petition 'Ensure Trans people are fully protected under any conversion therapy ban' states that trans people need to be included in a ban on conversion therapy, as they are nearly twice as likely to experience harmful and degrading practices compared to others.