Newsweek reached out to Barclays, which declined comment.The multinational bank headquartered in London is known for long championing LGBTQ rights.
It was named a Star Performer in the Stonewall UK Workplace Equality Index in 2017 and identified as one of the best performing employers for creating inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ employees across its UK operations.
It was the first bank to feature a same-sex couple in a mainstream television ad and has sponsored Pride in London since 2014.While that dispute plays out, the government will now continue to receive commentary regarding the ban of conversion therapy.
Originally, the deliberation was set to conclude today but has now been extended by eight weeks "to ensure the widest possible views.