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Thousands protest trans people’s exclusion from ‘conversion therapy’ ban outside Downing Street

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Thousands of people took to Downing Street on 10 April to protest the UK government’s decision to exclude trans people from a ban of so-called ‘conversion therapy’. “Trans rights are human rights” and “LGB with the T” were among the many phrases chanted by the crowd, which tripled in size in the space of around 30 minutes. GAY TIMES attended the demonstration, which was so big that the police had to redivert Whitehall’s traffic around it due it spilling onto the street. An array of LGBTQ+ activists and celebrities showed…

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Keir Starmer slams government for “flip-flopping” on ‘conversion therapy’ and calls for total ban

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Keir Starmer has criticised the government for “flip-flopping” on ‘conversion therapy’ and said it should be banned “in all its forms”. A commitment to ban the practice was first made by Theresa May’s administration in 2018, though is yet to actually happen. Last week, it was revealed that the government had made a U-turn on its decision to ban ‘conversion therapy’ in its entirety, though after fierce backlash it made another U-turn and opted just to ban its use on gay people – but not transgender. “Recognising the complexity of…

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Boris Johnson defends decision to exclude trans people from ‘conversion therapy’ ban

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The Prime Minister has argued it is not “reasonable” for children to make decisions on their gender without parental involvement. Speaking at a hospital today (6 April), Johnson stated the decision the exclude the transgender community from the ‘conversion therapy’ ban was done to consider the “complexities and sensitivities” of the issue, Sky News reports. The Prime Minister continued, stating the move would not “diminish our determination to tackle prejudice wherever we can”. Johnson defended his decision to pull back on the government’s initial ‘conversion therapy’ plans and argued that…

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Government cancels LGBTQ+ conference after boycott over ‘conversion therapy’ ban U-turn

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The UK government’s first-ever global LGBTQ+ conference has been cancelled after it backtracked on a promise to ban ‘conversion therapy’. A commitment to ban the practice was first made by Theresa May’s administration in 2018, though is yet to actually happen. Last week, it was revealed that the government had made a U-turn on its decision to ban ‘conversion therapy’ in its entirety, though after fierce backlash it made another U-turn and opted just to ban its use on gay people – but not transgender. “Recognising the complexity of issues…

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Trans MP Jamie Wallis “bitterly disappointed” in government’s ‘conversion therapy’ decision

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The UK’s first transgender MP has hit out at the government for its attempt to exclude transgender people from a law banning ‘conversion therapy’. Jamie Wallis, who is the Conservative MP for Bridgend, came out as transgender last week: “I have never lived my truth and I’m not sure how. Perhaps it starts with telling everyone.” Last Thursday (31 March), it was revealed the government was no longer planning to introduce a ban ‘conversion therapy’, according to documents obtained by ITV News. ‘Conversion therapy’ is typically defined as any attempt…

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UK government confirms it will treat bans of gay and trans ‘conversion therapies’ as separate issues

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The UK government is reportedly “not budging” on its decision not to ban trans ‘conversion therapy’, despite widespread calls to do so. On 31 March, a leaked document seen by ITV News confirmed that the UK government was no longer planning to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ despite promising to do so since 2018. However, mere hours after the news broke, the government made a U-turn on its decision in the wake of public outcry at it – including from fellow Conservative politicians. Despite this, the renewed plans reportedly do not…

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UK government to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’ after fierce backlash – but not trans

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Boris Johnson’s government is set to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’ after all, though his plans reportedly do not cover practices aimed at trans people. On 31 March, a leaked document seen by ITV News confirmed that the UK government was no longer planning to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ despite promising to do so since 2018. However, mere hours after the news broke, the government made a U-turn on its decision in the wake of public outcry because of it – including from fellow Conservative politicians. “The Prime Minister has changed…

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UK government ditches plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’ after promising to do so since 2018

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The UK government is no longer planning to introduce a ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’, a leaked document has revealed. Boris Johnson will reportedly link the decision to needing to focus on issues like the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis, according to leaked documents seen by ITV News. ‘Conversion therapy’ is typically defined as any attempt at changing a person’s sexuality or gender identity, often involving techniques such as electroshock therapy or prayer. It has been widely condemned by health experts all over the world, with…

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Over 150 religious leaders set to meet regarding new safeguarding principles for the LGBTQ+ community

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Religious leaders from around the world plan to discuss Safeguarding Principles for the LGBTQ+ community. On 21 and 22 March, over 150 religious public figures are set to gather at London’s Foreign Office to participate in the 2022 Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives Conference (GIC+). The Chief Rabbi of Poland, former President of Ireland, Dr Mary McAleese, and four Anglican Primates are just some of the event’s attendees. During this year’s gathering, the delegates will analyse specially commissioned research regarding the harmful practices of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ youth.…

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