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MPs call on government to protect trans people in heated ‘conversion therapy’ ban debate

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MPs finally debated banning ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQ+ people after a petition on the issue reached more than 145,000 signatures. The discussion, which took place on 13 June in Westminster Hall, lasted for around two and a half hours and saw representatives from a number of parties advocate for a full and comprehensive ban of the practice. Among them was Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party, who compared the current situation to “the grim days of Section 28”. “The proposal to not…

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‘Conversion therapy’ restrictions won’t protect all LGBTQ+ people, UK government confirms

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The UK government has finally responded to a petition calling for trans people to be protected by its restrictions on so-called ‘conversion therapy’. As of 13 May, the petition has more than 144,000 signatures and is the third most-signed open one on the government’s official website. At 10,000 signatures, the government was obligated to issue a response to it, which the Cabinet Office finally did on 13 May. The message acknowledged the “long-lasting harm” caused by the practice, though confirmed that the new legislation will not protect the entire LGBTQ+ community.…

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Queen expected to confirm ‘conversion therapy’ ban in speech – but not for trans people

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Queen Elizabeth II is expected to give an update on banning ‘conversion therapy’ during her annual speech at the state opening of parliament. Each year, the Queen gives a speech that sets out the programme of legislation expected to be pursued in the forthcoming parliamentary session by the government. Although exactly what she will announce remains unclear until the day, which bills are on the agenda is usually clear – as is the case with a ‘conversion therapy’ ban. “Measures will be brought forward to address racial and ethnic disparities…

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Dylan Tippetts makes history as Plymouth’s first openly trans councillor

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Dylan Tippetts was elected to the Plymouth City Council in the 5 May election, making history as the first trans person to hold the position. “I’m in complete shock – part of me really wasn’t expecting to win in this seat tonight and I didn’t know whether we’d quite done enough,” the 21-year-old told ITV News. “I didn’t want to take any of the work we’d done for granted. It’s a real pleasure to have won. For me it’s a massive honour.” The politician, who is also Labour’s first councillor…

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Democrats in 16 US states pledge to protect trans youth with new legislation

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Democratic lawmakers from 16 states committed to helping transgender youth who have been affected by anti-LGBTQ+ laws in America. This will be done through legislation that will provide legal refuge to trans people and their families who have been displaced. The coalition was announced by the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and other advocate groups on 3 May, where California state Senator Scott Wiener said he is “sick of just playing defence against what these red states are doing.” “We’re going on offence, we’re going to protect LGBTQ kids and their families…

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Activists warn that US Supreme Court “will not stop” at overturning Roe v. Wade

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A leaked draft opinion has indicated that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, something which could have harmful ramifications for LGBTQ+ people. The landmark decision is what guarantees access to abortion in the United States and has been in effect since the 1970s, with Planned Parenthood v. Casey upholding the right in 1992. However, the court appears to be poised to overturn the decision, according to a leaked draft opinion obtained by Politico on 2 May. “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” the…

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Spanish government to launch free LGBTQ+ helpline for advice and support

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Spain’s Ministry of Equality is launching a “rainbow phone” line to provide advice for and prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. It will incorporate legal assistance with general information on LGBTQ+ rights, as well as psychological support where possible. The department, which is led by Minister Irene Montero, is intending for the number to be 028 – though this is not yet confirmed, El Diario reported. The number is symbolic because International Pride Day typically takes place on 28 June each year. “It will be provided in collaboration with the autonomous…

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Welsh government moves forward with ‘conversion therapy’ ban

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The Welsh government has announced how it plans to advance its ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ after Boris Johnson’s flip-flopping on the issue. Hannah Blythyn, the country’s Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, stated that NHS Wales has signed up to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prohibit the practice. In effect, organisations working in mental or psychological health that sign it make a commitment to not provide or commission ‘conversion therapy’ in Wales. “As a government, we’ve committed to ensuring that we become the friendliest LGBTQ+ nation in Europe, where…

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Norway apologises for law banning gay sex 50 years after decriminalisation

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The Norwegian government has apologised to homosexual men for a law that once made the act of gay sex illegal in the country. It is believed that 119 individuals were sent to prison between 1902 and 1950 under the legislation, which was abolished on 21 April 1972. The day before the 50th anniversary of this, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre issued an official apology on behalf of the government for the legislation ever being in place. “Through legislation, but also through a network of sanctions, we as a nation and…

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Petition to include trans people in UK’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban nears 150,000 signatures

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The petition calling for trans people to be protected in a ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in the UK is less than 14,000 signatures away from 150,000. It is now the fourth most-signed open petition on the government’s official website. It previously reached the 100,000 threshold required to be considered for parliamentary debate on 11 April. The person who launched the petition, Sammantha Harris, told GAY TIMES that it “was born out of a frustration with how the current government is treating LGBTQ+ people and especially trans people.” “I was expecting…

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