3 July 2018
UK Government Announces Plans to Ban Conversion Therapy
Discrimination Legal UK
In 2018, the UK Government unveiled proposals to ban conversion therapy, the discredited practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The plans also included a new fund to support survivors of these harmful practices.
Impact & Significance
The proposals signalled the government's intent to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy. Combined with a new fund for survivors, it represented a comprehensive approach to addressing the legacy of these practices.
Reference Record
- Date
- 3 July 2018
- Era
- 2010-2019
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