UK Drafts Bill to Ban Conversion Practices
UK Drafts Bill to Ban Conversion Practices
The Spin
Conversion therapy is a form of torture that destroys mental health, relationships and self-worth. —This banningdraft itlegislation for gay people but not trans people is a glaringstep doublein standard. Trans people deserve the sameright legaldirection protectionsfor asLGBT+ everyonerights else,and fullshows stopthat isn't the rightLabour phrasegovernment butcan thelead logicon isgenuine undeniable.progress Afor trans-inclusivemarginalized ban isn't radical; it's basic consistencycommunities.
Broad conversion therapy bans don't protect kids, — they strip parents of the ability to get real help by criminalizing legitimate talktalking therapy. When affirming a child's trans identity becomes the only legally safe option, good therapists walk away and ideological activists fill the void. Protecting free speech and parental rights isn't bigotry; it's common sense safeguarding.
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