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Government sets out plan to ban conversion therapy - GOV.UK
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UK Government announcement setting out its plan and consultation to ban conversion therapy.
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2018 DiscriminationLegalUK
UK Government Announces Proposals to Ban Conversion Therapy
The UK Government announced plans for a legislative ban on conversion therapy as part of its 2018 LGBT Action Plan. The announcement followed evidence that such practices cause significant psychological harm and signalled the government's intent to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discredited and damaging interventions.
3 July 2018 DiscriminationLegalUK
UK Government Announces Plans to Ban Conversion Therapy
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.
