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Conversion Practices Bill fails to pass Second Reading
1 March 2024
A private members' bill which aimed to ban so called 'conversion practices' has failed to pass at Second Reading this afternoon in the House of Commons.
Peers warn against ‘conversion therapy’ law
16 February 2024
Members of Parliament have spoken out strongly against a Bill that would outlaw 'conversion therapy'.
Scottish conversion practices ban could see “subjective policing of speech”
9 January 2024
The Scottish Government’s 'conversion practices' proposals could lead to the “subjective policing of speech”, CARE for Scotland has warned.
King’s Speech expected to include draft conversion therapy ban
19 October 2023
Despite intense media speculation that Rishi Sunak was minded to shelve plans to introduce a draft conversion therapy ban, fresh reports suggest it is back on the table and will be included…
Watchdog calls for conversion therapy ban
17 October 2023
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the Minister for Women and Equalities, urging the Government to publish a draft Bill to ban conversion therapy for pre-legislative scrutiny by…
Rishi Sunak to stop conversion therapy legislation
27 September 2023
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to drop a ban on conversion therapy, with ministers concluding its just too difficult and complex to legislate on.
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