Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Conversion Therapy
- Question
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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
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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 criminalise abusive, harmful acts which are intended to change a person's identity. To be clear, a conversion practice would never be legitimate healthcare and healthcare providers will be within the scope of the offence if they fall below the standards reasonably expected of a person in their position.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 14394
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Equality Health services Conversion therapy
- Legislation
- Draft Conversion Practices Bill
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