Written questions

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...