Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Conversion Therapy
- Question
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To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Draft Conversion Practices Bill published on 25 June 2026, what is meant by “procedures similar to forms of medical or surgical care” in clause 1(9)(b).
- Answer
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The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny. The draft Bill sets robust thresholds to target clear instances of harmful and abusive acts. Officials have assessed a range of evidence and research to develop and deliver measures that comprehensively protect people from abusive conversion practices.
We welcome cross-party engagement and scrutiny on all aspects of this draft legislation including through the pre-legislative scrutiny process. This includes engagement and scrutiny of the healthcare provisions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17207
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health services Conversion therapy
- Legislation
- Draft Conversion Practices Bill
- Link
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- 2026-09-01 15:50:58 +0100
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