A Draft Conversion Practices Bill was included in King’s Speech, outlining Labour‘s legislative programme for the coming parliamentary session in the U.K.
“My Government will bring forward a Bill to speed up remediation for people living in homes with unsafe cladding and a draft Bill to ban abusive conversion practices,” the address read in part.
The Government committed to eradicating what it called “abusive” practices, in line with a pledge made in its 2024 election manifesto.
Officials say the ban will be carefully targeted to avoid interfering with legitimate healthcare for those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Several PMs have promised to ban conversion therapy, albeit in varying forms. In 2018, Theresa May made overtures toward ending the practice. In 2022, Boris Johnson would support a ban but wich did not cover trans people. In January 2023, Rishi Sunak also promised a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban. Current Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the Labour Party promised a trans-inclusive ban in 2024.
Now, we will see if it is finally a reality.
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