Posted on 03/13/2021 6:09:05 PM PST by marshmallow
Campaigners have accused the government of not moving quickly enough towards banning LGBT+ "conversion therapy" in England and Wales.
MPs from across the political spectrum called during a Westminster debate for the practice to be made illegal.
Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said the government was "committed" to "ending" it, and took the issue "very seriously".
But equality campaigners and some MPs said targeted action was needed.
"Conversion therapy" refers to any form of treatment or psychotherapy which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The practice is already outlawed in Switzerland and parts of Australia, Canada and the US.
MPs from several parties backed a similar ban for England and Wales during a debate in Parliament's Westminster Hall, prompted by a petition signed by more than 250,000 people.
They called on the government to produce a timeline for legislation.
Former Scotland Secretary David Mundell - the Conservative Party's first openly gay cabinet minister - said conversion therapy "could not be tolerated".
He added the government had "given the impression of being tardy" and now was "the time to end that impression".
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It’s okay to convert straights into gays, but not the other way around.
Does God have a large-enough store of fire and brimstone to cover all of these latest Sodom Gommorah wanna-bes?
I for one am glad the LGBTQWERTY will stop their efforts at converting and perverting people.
This is insane.
If I were gay or bisexual (I am straight) and were not happy with my sexual orientation or confused this means professional psychological help would be illegal!
However, if I wanted to become a woman or vice versa all the counseling is available to me as they cut body parts off, or add body parts, or an orifice and fill me with the opposite sexes hormones. This is okay?
THIS IS MADNESS!
This is insane.
If I were gay or bisexual (I am straight) and were not happy with my sexual orientation or confused this means professional psychological help would be illegal!
However, if I wanted to become a woman or vice versa all the counseling is available to me as they cut body parts off, or add body parts, or an orifice and fill me with the opposite sexes hormones. This is okay?
THIS IS MADNESS!
Jesus Christ cures all sins
Post on billboards. In 100 foot letters
“Conversion therapy” refers to any form of treatment or psychotherapy which aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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