Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 14394

Conversion Therapy

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Catherine West

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment her Department has made of the equality impact of the exemption for those providing healthcare services under section 1.3 of the Draft Conversion Practices Bill.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny. We welcome cross-party engagement and scrutiny on all aspects of this draft legislation, including the healthcare provisions.Our proposed Bill will crimi...

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