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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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Malaysia launches ‘conversion therapy’ app to help gay people “abandon homosexual behaviour”

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Malaysia’s government has launched a ‘conversion therapy’ app which it said would help LGBTQ+ people “return to nature”. The app, which is called Hijrah Diri Homoseksualiti, was announced on 9 March by JAKIM, the country’s Department of Islamic Development. “Hijrah Diri is an application of JAKIM’s initiative with Yayasan Ihtimam Malaysia to help the LGBT community return to nature,” the federal government agency wrote on Twitter. “Currently only available in the Google Play Store.” JAKIM provided more details of Hijrah Diri Homoseksualiti in a follow up tweet, stating that it…

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EHRC: Here’s why the equality watchdog is under fire for its stance on trans rights

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The post EHRC: Here’s why the equality watchdog is under fire for its stance on trans rights appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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‘Conversion therapy’ victim underwent church “exorcism” to rid “the demons of homosexuality”

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A gay man says he was the victim of a church persuading him to take part in an “exorcism” to rid “the demons of homosexuality”. Matthew Drapper explained that a day of prayer at the St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield was used as a means to ‘convert’ him. ‘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 some comparing it…

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1 in 4 LGBTQ+ sexual assault survivors believe attacker was trying to ‘convert’ them

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Sexual assault was used as a means of trying to change the identity of one in four LGBTQ+ respondents to a survey of survivors, Galop found. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. The LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity’s study asked 935 members of the community who had survived sexual assault if they were subjected to it because they believe the perpetrator was attempting to change their sexuality or gender identity. Almost 24% said they had, with this figure increasing to 34% for asexual victims,…

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