Here's where the UK stands on conversion therapy ban

Here's where the UK stands on conversion therapy ban

On International Day to End Conversion Therapy (7 January) it’s important to recognise that there is a long way to go before the abhorrent practice is banned globally.  Conversion therapy incorporates abusive practices and refers to attempts by anti-LGBTQ+ groups or individuals to forcibly change the sexuality or gender identity of an individual. In the UK, the Tories first promised a conversion therapy ban in 2018 during Theresa May’s tenure as…

Calls to ban 'conversion therapy' grow as practice persists in Ireland

A protestor holds a sing that says "Conversion therapy is violence." Unsplash ‘Conversion therapy’ continues to exist in Ireland, despite opposition from medical bodies and repeated calls for a legal ban. The dangerous practice that seeks to ‘change’ the gender identity or sexual orientation of individuals has been widely debunked and rejected by a large number of psychological and psychiatric organisations, including the American Academy of Chi…