According to a statement released by the government on 9 December, the move has been taken to ensure the legislation can be shaped appropriately and to take as wide a range of views as possible into consideration. “We are absolutely determined to stamp out conversion therapy, and want to hear all views on the best ways to do that,” said Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss. “The consultation on our proposals has been extended by eight weeks, to ensure anyone who has not yet responded has the opportunity to do so.” Theresa May’s government first committed to a ban on conversion therapy in 2018, though this is yet to be delivered.