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UK to Propose Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy by 2026
12/14/2025
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Story summary
- The UK government plans to publish a draft bill by spring 2026 to ban gay conversion practices.
- The bill addresses ethics and freedom of expression concerns around conversion therapy.
- Saba Ali from the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition says action has been delayed too long.
- Simon Burrows argues for stronger legal protections for LGBTQ+ people.
- The government says the bill will not interfere with legitimate psychological support.
