Labour is moving to introduce a draft Conversion Practices Bill that would outlaw attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The measure is described as “trans-inclusive” and is intended to cover England and Wales. Under the proposed approach, conversion practices—actions aimed at altering how someone identifies or what they are attracted to—would be prohibited.
Some reporting highlights concerns that the legislation could extend criminal liability beyond perpetrators of harmful practices to other groups, including parents and healthcare professionals, depending on how the offences are defined and enforced. The reporting also notes that the bill has been long-delayed, suggesting it is part of an extended policy process rather than an immediate change.
Across the coverage provided, the core elements are consistent: a draft ban on conversion therapy practices, scope limited to England and Wales, and an emphasis on including both sexual orientation and gender identity, with ongoing debate about the potential impact on families and doctors.
