Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress she has made on bringing forward the Conversion Practices Bill to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people; and whether there is a timeline for its introduction.

This Government’s position is that conversion practices are abuse.

Through the development of the draft Conversion Practices Bill, we will deliver on our manifesto commitment to bring forward a full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. My officials and I are working at pace to ensure we get legislation right and protect LGBT individuals from these harmful practices.

We are also committed to preserving the freedom for individuals to explore their identity and sexuality, and respecting the important roles of those supporting them.

We will publish our draft Bill later this session, as outlined in the King’s Speech.