A study for Stonewall has revealed the continued legality and prevalence of conversion therapy in the UK, with alarming statistics showing that 31% of LGBTQ+ individuals have faced attempted changes to their gender identity or sexuality. Despite prior government pledges, such practices remain legal. The report details various abusive methods, with significant impacts on trans and non-binary people's safety and wellbeing. The urgency for legislative change is underscored as advocates from Labour express a commitment to making conversion therapy illegal post-election.
Fifteen per cent reported being threatened with homelessness to force them to change their gender or sexuality.
The study highlighted the specific experiences of trans and non-binary people, with 38 per cent saying they had been the victim of physical assault.
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