Rebecca Paul

Rebecca Paul

Conservative — Reigate

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 June 2026

Debate

Draft Conversion Practices Bill

Contribution

I am concerned about the Bill’s impact on families, which the Minister has touched upon, and I am worried that positive, healthy interactions within a family could potentially fall in scope of the Bill. It is good to hear that she does not think the Bill will cover such interactions, but it is written quite broadly and I am sure that we will have further conversations about that. If a child wants to transition and to participate in the Pathways clinical trial, but their parents do not consent, will that be an abusive conversion practice under this legislation?

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