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UK equality watchdog suggests delaying trans conversion therapy ban in “deeply shocking” report

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Activists are questioning whether or not the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is “truly fit for purpose” after it suggested a “differentiated approach” to a trans conversion therapy ban. In a report published on 26 January in response to the UK government’s plans to legislate a conversion therapy ban, the human rights watchdog said the consultation does not “address the possible need to consider a differentiated approach in relation to sexual orientation and being transgender so as to ensure, in particular, that clinicians and therapists are not prohibited…

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France bans “barbaric” conversion therapy in historic legislation

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France has unanimously passed a law making the practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal in the country. Those found engaging in it will face up to two years in person and a fine of €30,000, with heftier punishments of €45,000 for cases involving under-18s or vulnerable adults. The National Assembly passed the bill by 142 votes to 0 on the evening of 25 January. President Emmanuel Macron tweeted his support of the move and stated that “being oneself is not a crime, because there is nothing to be cured.” Once…

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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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UK government officials secretly met with conversion therapy providers

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UK government officials held a private meeting with a group that delivers conversion therapy to change people’s “LGBT lifestyles”. Core Issues Trust, a charity based in Northern Ireland, provides a service called “talking therapy” for those wishing to “explore moving away from unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion”. VICE World News reports that after “years” of trying to meet with the government, they finally succeeded in doing so. After being in contact with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, who was previously heard misgendering transgender people and questioning gay marriage in leaked…

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France could make conversion therapy illegal as soon as February 2022

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France’s parliament has unanimously backed a ban on conversion therapy in the country, bringing it one step closer to outlawing the practice. Lawmakers in the country voted on Bill 673 on 5 October, which would see medical officials administering conversion therapy imprisoned for two years or fined €30,000. Therapists and other providers offering it to minors will face three years in prison and an even harsher fine of €45,000, as well as doctors being given a potential 10-year ban from practicing. Conversion therapy is described in the legislation as “practices,…

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Carrie Johnson to give LGBTQ+ rights speech because she’s “a longstanding ally”

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Carrie Johnson, who is married to Boris Johnson, will be giving a speech on LGBTQ+ rights at the Conservative Party conference. Conservatives have hailed the 33-year-old for being “a longstanding ally” to the LGBTQ+ community and she will even be the guest of honour at the conference’s Pride reception. Elena Bunbury, who is the chairwoman of the LGBT+ Conservatives, praised Johnson for being a “good sport” when it comes to equality. “Carrie is a longstanding ally, and has always been a good sport to LGBT+ Conservatives,” said the chairwoman. “She…

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Kevin Bacon and Theo Germaine to star in gay conversion therapy horror film

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Footloose star Kevin Bacon and Theo Germaine have been cast in an upcoming LGBTQ+ horror film from Blumehouse.  According to a report from Deadline, the untitled film is described as an “empowering tale set at a gay conversion camp.” Alongside his undisclosed role, Bacon will be serving as one of the film’s executive producers with Scott Turner Schofield.  Joining the 63-year-old actor in the film is Theo Germaine, who starred in the hit Netflix series, The Politician. Taking to Twitter, the young talent expressed their excitement for the film in series…

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Mexican state bans conversion therapy and legalises same-sex marriage in historic move

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Same-sex marriage has been legalised and conversion therapy banned in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It becomes the 22nd state in the country to allow same-sex weddings, with Sinaloa doing so in June and Baja California in August. Yucatán’s Congress voted 20 to five to pass the measure allowing gay couples to marry, which altered Article 94 of the state’s constitution to define marriage as a “free and voluntary legal union” between two people. Despite the fact that Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled state-level prohibitions against same-sex marriage in 2015, LGBTQ+…

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UK Government accused of ‘burying’ research regarding conversion therapy

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Campaigners have accused the UK Government of burying important research that looked at people’s experiences of conversion therapy in Britain. A report was commissioned more than two years ago during Theresa May’s time as Prime Minister, and was funded by the Government Equalities Office. Led by Adam Jowett, of Coventry University’s Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences department, the research called for people to share their first-hand experiences of conversion therapy in the UK. This was based on “whether it happened in a medical, commercial or faith-based context”. Conversion therapy refers…

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