Conversion Therapy
Commons · Question 15587 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Women and Equalities · Official record
Answered 1 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Coghlan
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether s1(3) of the Conversion Practices draft bill removes culpability for abusive conversion practices if carried out in the course of providing healthcare services.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 1 Sep 2026
The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny.The draft Bill will criminalise abusive, harmful acts which are intended to change a person’s sexual orientation or transgender identity. The draft Bill w...