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Draft Conversion Practices Bill

The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban abusive conversion practices, taking forward the government's commitment on conversion practices legislation.


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2026

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, by which date she will publish a draft bill to ban conversion practices for LGBT+ people.

Why linked: April 2026 PQ asking the Minister for Women and Equalities for a specific publication date for the draft Bill — directly on the live timing question for this thread.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, by which date she will publish a draft bill to ban conversion practices for LGBT+ people.

26 Feb 2026 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she expects to publish the draft Conversion Practices Bill announced in the 2024 King's Speech.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Feb 2026) directly asking about publication of the draft Conversion Practices Bill; contemporaneous with thread lifecycle

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she expects to publish the draft Conversion Practices Bill announced in the 2024 King's Speech.

2025

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24 Apr 2025 | Committee report National Ambulance Resilience Unit linked direct

Letter from the Minister for Equalities to the Chair dated 4 April 2025 concerning the publication of a call for evidence on Equality Law

Why linked: Letter from Minister for Equalities (2025-04-24) concerning publication of call for evidence on Equality Law—potentially relevant as foundational consultation for broader equality reforms that may include conversion practices framework.

Direction: to_committee

19 Mar 2025 | Committee report linked direct

Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability and the Minister for Equalities, relating to the launch of the consultation for the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill

Why linked: Ministerial correspondence (2025-03-19) from Minister for Equalities relating to consultation launch—potentially relevant if this concerns equality law reform including conversion practices; direction marker unclear but timing consistent with pre-legislative work.

Direction: unknown

2024

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13 Mar 2024 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, on what date will draft legislation to ban conversion practices be published.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Mar 2024) asking specifically for publication date of draft legislation to ban conversion practices; directly on-thread

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, on what date will draft legislation to ban conversion practices be published.

25 Jan 2024 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to respond to the letters dated (a) 13 November and (b) 13 December 2023 from the hon. Member from Weston-super-Mare on behalf of a constituent on the conversion therapy ban.

Why linked: Written question on ministerial response to member letters on conversion practices (2024-01-25); parliamentary follow-up on policy progress

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to respond to the letters dated (a) 13 November and (b) 13 December 2023 from the hon. Member from Weston-super-Mare on behalf of a constituent on the conversion therapy …

2023

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2022

27 events
2 Dec 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban Conversion Therapy.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Dec 2022) asking when Government will bring forward legislative proposals to ban conversion therapy; policy development context

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban Conversion Therapy.

30 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if he will publish an equalities impact assessment of the Government's policy on conversion therapy for transgender people.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Nov 2022) requesting equalities impact assessment of policy on conversion therapy for transgender people; relevant to policy development

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if he will publish an equalities impact assessment of the Government's policy on conversion therapy for transgender people.

30 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential impact of not including transgender people in the ban on conversion therapy practices on the health and well

Why linked: Written question on discussions with Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on not including transgender people in conversion practices policy (2022-11-30); scope and regulatory coordination

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential impact of not including transgender people in the ban on conversion therapy practices on …

25 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when the Government will publish its response to the consultation on its plan to ban LGBT+ conversion practices.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Nov 2022) asking for publication of consultation response on plan to ban LGBT+ conversion practices; government consultation response requested

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when the Government will publish its response to the consultation on its plan to ban LGBT+ conversion practices.

22 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) medical, (b) counselling and (c) psychological organisations that support the Government's policy on conversion therapy for transgender people.

Why linked: Written question on ministerial discussions with medical, counselling and psychological organisations on conversion practices (2022-11-22); stakeholder engagement evidence

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) medical, (b) counselling and (c) psychological organisations that support the Government's policy on conversion therapy for transgender people.

8 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Direct parliamentary question (2022-11-08) asking Minister for Women and Equalities about consultations with NHS England, NHS Wales, Royal College of GPs, and Royal College of Psychiatrists—core health and social care stakeholders for conversion practices legislation. Directly relevant to scope of draft bill.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

8 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting government plan to exclude transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-08); stakeholder positions on scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

8 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Group to the Scottish Government on Ending Conversion Practices in Englan

Why linked: Written question on Cabinet assessment of Expert Advisor recommendations on conversion practices (2022-11-08); key pre-legislative scrutiny evidence

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Group to the Scottish Government on Ending Conversion Practices in Englan

7 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent steps her Department has taken to progress the Government plans published in its background briefing to the Queen’s Speech on further exploring the issue of transgender conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on Department progress on government conversion practices plans from Queen's Speech background briefing (2022-11-07); legislative programme tracking

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent steps her Department has taken to progress the Government plans published in its background briefing to the Queen’s Speech on further exploring the issue of transgender conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the recommendations made by the Ending Conversion Practices Expert Advisory Group in Scotland on 4 October 2022; and what discussions she ha

Why linked: Written question on government assessment of 'Ending Conversion Practices Expert' recommendations (2022-11-03); directly evidences pre-legislative policy development

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the recommendations made by the Ending Conversion Practices Expert Advisory Group in Scotland on 4 October 2022; and what discussions …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to 484310 on same topic (2022-11-03), asking about departmental consultations with NHS bodies and medical royal colleges on conversion practices-related matter.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting exclusion of transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder consultation on bill scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to 484310 and 489555 (2022-11-03), core evidence of pre-legislative consultation on medical/health regulatory engagement.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to 484310, 489555, 489545 (2022-11-03), part of series on health stakeholder consultation.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting exclusion of transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder positions on legislative scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to prior cluster (2022-11-03), documenting parliamentary oversight of conversion practices consultation process.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting exclusion of transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder engagement on transgender inclusion

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to prior cluster (2022-11-03), part of parliamentary record on health and social care regulatory consultation.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting exclusion of transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder positions on scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to prior cluster (2022-11-03), parliamentary record of GEO and Department for Health and Social Care engagement.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to not include transgender people in a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting plan to not include transgender people in conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder engagement on scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to not include transgender people in a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British Association

Why linked: Identical substantive question to prior cluster (2022-11-03), part of parliamentary scrutiny record on conversion practices consultation.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department has consulted (a) NHS England, (b) NHS Wales, (c) the Royal College of GPs, (d) the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (e) the British Psychological Society and (f) the British …

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

Why linked: Written question on organisations supporting exclusion of transgender people from conversion practices ban (2022-11-03); stakeholder consultation on bill scope

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which accredited medical, counselling or psychological organisations support the Government’s plan to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion practices.

3 Nov 2022 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make it her policy to ban conversion therapy for trans and non-binary people.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Nov 2022) asking if policy will ban conversion therapy for trans and non-binary people; substantive scope question relevant to draft Bill design

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make it her policy to ban conversion therapy for trans and non-binary people.

2021

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21 Dec 2021 | Committee report linked direct

We remain frustrated at the degree of engagement by the Government Equalities Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. These key bodies have a vital role to play in enforcing and enacting real change in this area. They should be willing to participate in ongoing discussions with this Committee about the concerns of its stakeholders. We condemn the negligible engagement with our inquiry by both the Government Equalities Office Ministers and the EHRC, and the delay in response to th...

Why linked: Parliamentary scrutiny comment on Government Equalities Office and EHRC engagement on conversion practices enforcement (2021-12-21); regulatory implementation concerns

We remain frustrated at the degree of engagement by the Government Equalities Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. These key bodies have a vital role to play in enforcing and enacting real change in this area. They should …

21 Dec 2021 | Committee report linked direct

We welcome confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care that the LGBT Action Plan is considered a point of reference for the Department. However, we are concerned that the Government Equalities Office appears to have abandoned it. This demonstrates how disjointed the Governments approach to LGBT+ issues is. It is also concerning that the GEO is ignoring the valuable experiences and concerns of LGBT+ people across the UK. The Government’s own LGBT Advisory Panel made it clear tha...

Why linked: Scrutiny comment welcoming LGBT Action Plan reference and concerns on health and social care implementation (2021-12-21); health sector implementation framework relevant to conversion practices safeguarding

We welcome confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care that the LGBT Action Plan is considered a point of reference for the Department. However, we are concerned that the Government Equalities Office appears to have abandoned it. This …

17 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning conversion therapy will prioritise the voices of survivors of those practices.

Why linked: Written question on consultation steps to prioritise survivor voices in conversion therapy ban (2021-06-17); stakeholder engagement in consultation

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning conversion therapy will prioritise the voices of survivors of those practices.

17 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning conversion therapy will prioritise the voices of survivors of those practices.

Why linked: Written question on consultation steps to prioritise survivor voices in conversion therapy ban (2021-06-17); stakeholder engagement in consultation

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning conversion therapy will prioritise the voices of survivors of those practices.

14 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning so-called conversion therapy prioritises the voices of survivors of that practice.

Why linked: Written question on Department consultation prioritising survivor voices in conversion therapy ban (2021-06-14); consultation design and stakeholder representation

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure her Department’s consultation on banning so-called conversion therapy prioritises the voices of survivors of that practice.

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the announcement in the Queen's Speech that the Government plans to introduce a Bill to ban conversion therapy, when that draft Bill will be published; and when the consultation on that draft

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Jun 2021) referencing Queen's Speech announcement of Bill to ban conversion therapy; early policy commitment documentation

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the announcement in the Queen's Speech that the Government plans to introduce a Bill to ban conversion therapy, when that draft Bill will be published; and when the consultation …

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the findings of her Department's research into conversion therapy practices in the UK.

Why linked: Written question on publication of government research into conversion therapy practices in the UK (2021-06-01); foundational evidence base for the bill

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the findings of her Department's research into conversion therapy practices in the UK.

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what weighting her Department plans to give to responses from (a) survivors of conversion therapy and (b) organisations that support those survivors to the consultation on draft legislation to ban conversion t

Why linked: Written question on consultation response weighting from survivors and supporting organisations (2021-06-01); consultation methodology and survivor voice prioritisation

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what weighting her Department plans to give to responses from (a) survivors of conversion therapy and (b) organisations that support those survivors to the consultation on draft legislation to ban conversion t

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Australian State of Victoria’s Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 as a model for legislation to ban conversion therapy

Why linked: Written question on potential merits of Victoria's conversion practices legislation (2021-06-01); international legislative precedent for the bill

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Australian State of Victoria’s Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 as a model for legislation to ban conversion therapy

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the findings of her Department's research into conversion practices in the UK that was conducted in 2020.

Why linked: Written question on government research into conversion practices conducted in 2020 (2021-06-01); evidence gathering for legislative proposal

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish the findings of her Department's research into conversion practices in the UK that was conducted in 2020.

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she will take to consult (a) survivors of conversion therapy and (b) organisations who support those who have been subjected to conversion therapy as part of any consultation on banning conversion p

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Jun 2021) asking about consultation with survivors and support organisations; stakeholder engagement aspect of policy development

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she will take to consult (a) survivors of conversion therapy and (b) organisations who support those who have been subjected to conversion therapy as part of any consultation on banning …

1 Jun 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of Australia's Victoria State Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 as a model of best practice for banning conversion therapy.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of Victoria State's Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 (2021-06-01); comparative legislative model

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of Australia's Victoria State Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 as a model of best practice for banning conversion therapy.

17 Mar 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the prevalence of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy providers; and what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the (a) advertising and (b) delivery of conversio

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Mar 2021) asking for assessment of conversion therapy prevalence and legislative plans; establishes evidence base for policy

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the prevalence of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy providers; and what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the (a) advertising and (b) delivery of …

17 Mar 2021 | Written question Women and Equalities linked direct

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of legislation in other jurisdictions banning conversion therapy.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question (Mar 2021) asking about assessment of international conversion therapy legislation; comparative law research relevant to draft Bill design

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of legislation in other jurisdictions banning conversion therapy.

2020

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