politics

New Bill Proposes Prison Time and Fines for LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy Offenders

25 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The UK government has introduced a draft bill aimed at banning conversion therapy practices targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in England and Wales. This legislation could impose prison sentences of up to five years and unlimited fines on those found guilty of these abusive practices.
Campaigners have welcomed the bill as a significant and overdue step towards protecting the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people.
Conversion therapy has been widely discredited by medical and psychological associations, yet it continues to be practiced in various forms. The proposed legislation reflects a broader movement towards recognizing and safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in the wake of increasing visibility and advocacy within t…
The introduction of this bill marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. By criminalizing conversion therapy, the government acknowledges the harm caused by such practices and aligns itself with a growing global consensus against them.

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