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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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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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Boris Johnson joked about trans people at Tory dinner hours before colleague came out

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Boris Johnson allegedly made a joke at the expense of the transgender community hours before the first-ever UK MP came out as trans. During a dinner for Conservative MPs on 29 March, the Prime Minister is believed to have mocked Sir Keir Starmer for refusing to get involved in a ‘debate’ being pushed by social commentators over whether or not a woman can have a penis. “Good evening ladies and gentleman – or as Keir Starmer would put it, people who are assigned female or male at birth,” Johnson reportedly…

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UK government to unveil new LGBTQ+ plan including improved gender services

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The UK government is set to reveal a new strategy for LGBTQ+ rights, including the prioritisation of improving NHS gender services. The new strategy is set to cover an array of other issues such as IVF, sex work and homelessness, The I newspaper reported. Equalities Minister Mike Freer is set to announce the measures in April before they are fully launched at the government’s LGBTQ+ conference later in the year. “The big part of the portfolio that Liz [Truss] has asked me to do is […] to work across government,”…

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“It’s impossible to leave”: LGBTQ+ activists in Ukraine fear “darkest times for queer people” after Russia’s invasion

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The post “It’s impossible to leave”: LGBTQ+ activists in Ukraine fear “darkest times for queer people” after Russia’s invasion appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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UK government delays conversion therapy ban “to hear all views”

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The UK government has announced plans to extend its consultation on banning conversion therapy by eight weeks. According to a statement released by the government on 9 December, the move has been taken to ensure the legislation can be shaped appropriately and to take as wide a range of views as possible into consideration. “We are absolutely determined to stamp out conversion therapy, and want to hear all views on the best ways to do that,” said Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss. “The consultation on our proposals has…

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