UK Plans Gay Conversion Ban, Balancing Freedom & LGBT+ Rights
Update: 2025-12-14
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The UK government plans to introduce a draft bill by next spring to ban gay conversion practices, aiming to protect individuals from abusive attempts to change or suppress their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the path to this ban has been complicated by debates around freedom of expression, education, and religious beliefs, particularly within Christian communities. Simon Burrows, an LGBT+ Christian, shared his personal struggle with conversion practices, while Ed Shaw, a ministry director for Living Out, expressed concerns that the proposed legislation might prevent groups from supporting gay individuals who wish to live according to their Christian convictions. The government has clarified that the bill will not cover legitimate psychological support and will respect the roles of various figures, but advocates like Saba Ali from the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition emphasize the need for immediate action to prevent further harm.
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