Exclusive: 9 in 10 people think ‘conversion therapy’ should be totally banned by UK government
An exclusive GAY TIMES survey found an overwhelming amount of support for a total ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in the UK. ‘Conversion therapy’ is typically defined as any attempt at changing a person’s sexuality or gender identity, often involving techniques such as electroshock therapy or prayer.
It has been widely condemned by health experts all over the world, with some comparing it to torture. Among these are the National Health Service, World Health Organisation, World Psychiatric Association and the United Nations.
According to the results, almost 9 in 10 (88%) believe the government should introduce a complete ban of the practice after its consultation reaches its conclusion on 4 February.
Current plans from the Conservative Party suggest that there will be a loophole allowing those over the age of 18 who are not considered “vulnerable” to consent to ‘conversion therapy’. “The person entering the arrangement must have freely consented and received all the appropriate information about the potential impacts, short and longer term, of such counselling to allow them to do so, otherwise this would amount to an offence,” the UK government’s website states.
