Oral QuestionDepartment for International Development

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 28 March 2018Answered: 18 April 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Development

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Equalities (Dame Nia Griffith)

Let me be clear: conversion practices have no place in today’s society, and this Government are committed to bringing forward trans-inclusive legislation to ban these outdated and abusive acts. This is a complex issue that we want to get absolutely right. We are working hard to publish later in this Session draft legislation that offers protection from these harmful practices while also preserving individuals’ freedom to explore their identity with appropriate support.