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Scotland Progresses with Conversion Therapy Ban Despite UK’s “Difficult Environment” for LGBTQ+ People
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Scotland is advancing with its plan to ban conversion therapy, with the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees launching a public consultation on the legislation.
Announcing the public consultation on Tuesday (9 January), Emma Roddick, Scotland’s Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees, emphasised the challenging climate in the UK...
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The Battle Against Conversion Therapy: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Introduce Landmark Bill
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After widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ rights activists and politicians alike, the United Kingdom is set to see legislation banning conversion therapy after all, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planning to introduce a draft bill to parliament.
As reported by local media, including The Times and ITV News, Rishi Sunak...
The UK government has been met with widespread condemnation following reports that they plan to abandon the previously proposed ban on conversion therapy.
Initially promised by former Prime Minister Theresa May five years ago, the commitment appears to be waning, with critics claiming a lack of effectiveness of similar bans...
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UK At Risk Of “Sliding Back” On LGBTQ+ Rights Says Former PM Theresa May
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Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sounded alarm bells warning that Britain is at risk of “sliding back” on LGBTQ+ rights if the Government does not ban trans conversion therapy.
65-year-old May made the comments at the PinkNews Westminster Summer Reception on Wednesday the 13th of July.
Speaking with PinkNews,...
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UK: Birmingham University Makes Formal Apology For Practicing Conversion Therapy
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The University of Birmingham has formally apologised for conducting the dangerous and discredited practise known as conversion therapy.
The formal apology, which vice-chancellor Adam Tickell made followed the release of a recent report which looked into the University’s history of conversion therapy, which had been conducted as late as the...
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UK: Thousands Turn Out To Protest Trans-Exclusionary Conversion Therapy Ban
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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of London to showcase their disapproval and frustration over the Government's proposed conversion therapy ban that excludes trans people.
According to organisers, over 3,000 people gathered outside the Prime Minister's residence at Downing Street on Sunday the 10th of April.
Holding placards reading...
The Bill passed overwhelmingly, with only eight National MPs opposed.
New Zealand has banned conversion therapy.
The Government's Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill passed its final reading 112 votes in favour against eight National MPs who opposed.
The eight MPs who voted against the Bill on the third reading were former leader...
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Conversion Therapy Bill Passes Second Reading Despite 7 Nats Voting Against It
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The Bill to ban the dangerous and ineffective practice known as conversion therapy has passed its second reading in Parliament, meaning the banning of conversion therapy is one step closer to becoming a reality in Aotearoa.
The second reading passed with a strong majority, with all parties besides the New...