During an address on May 11, the Queen confirmed that LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be banned in the UK, following a parliamentary debate on the topic.
During the long-awaited speech, she detailed government future plans, saying: “Measures will be brought forward to address racial and ethnic disparities and ban conversion therapy.” A public consolation regarding the issue will now be held.
LGBTQ+ activists are celebrating the news but also demanding an immediate end to the controversial practice, with Mermaids tweeting: “It has been confirmed in the Queen’s speech that so-called conversion therapy will be banned.