Queen’s Speech gives no clarification over who government’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban will protect
Prince Charles confirmed plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’ during the Queen’s Speech, though did not clarify who the legislation will protect.
He delivered the message on her behalf for the first time after the 96-year-old had to drop out because of mobility problems.
Each year, the Queen gives a speech that sets out the programme of legislation expected to be pursued in the forthcoming parliamentary session by the government.
She first mentioned a ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in her 2021 speech, though a year later the government has made U-turn after U-turn on its plans – resulting in an intention to ban the harmful practice for LGB people, but not trans. “Legislation will also be introduced to ban ‘conversion therapy’,” Prince Charles confirmed during the speech on 10 May.
