Michelle Donelan: Last News

after a raft of U-turns, he eventually dropped protections for trans people last year after some Tory MPs voiced concerns about parents supporting children who are questioning their gender identity.Now, Michelle Donelan has issued a written statement to the Commons promising a new draft law that would include the measure."We recognise the strength of feeling on the issue of harmful conversion practices and remain committed to protecting people from these practices and making sure they can live their lives free from the threat of harm or abuse," she wrote."It is right that this issue is tackled through a dedicated and tailored legislative approach, which is why we are announcing today that the government will publish a draft bill which will set out a proposed approach to ban conversion practices, this will apply to England and Wales."The bill will protect everyone, including those targeted on the basis of their sexuality, or being transgender." Sandi Toksvig says archbishop told her progress on same-sex marriage in Church of England will be 'glacial' Church of England apologises for 'shameful' treatment of LGBTQI+ people World Cup: Protester carrying rainbow flag invades pitch during game Ms Donelan said the government will publish the draft bill shortly and will ask for pre-legislative scrutiny by a joint Committee "in this parliamentary session".Conservative MP Alicia Kearns - who has tabled an amendment to the Online Safety Bill to ban conversion practices being done to children - has campaigned for a full and inclusive ban since her election in 2019.Responding to Ms Donelan's announcement, she said: "This ban is about protecting individuals from predatory practices, and it has been heartening to see the level of