The Labour government is under fire for delaying the enactment of a UK-wide ban on conversion practices, a commitment made seven years ago. Campaigners argue that this procrastination jeopardizes LGBTQ+ safety and suggests that their lives are negotiable. Saba Ali from the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive legislation without loopholes, specifically to protect trans and non-binary individuals from these harmful practices. The coalition also highlights the importance of support for survivors and accountability mechanisms, expressing concern about Labour's current engagement with this critical issue.
The continued delay in delivering the promised UK-wide ban on conversion practices sends a dangerous message that the safety of LGBTQ+ people is optional.
It's been seven years since a ban was first pledged, yet LGBT+ people are still being subjected to degrading, abusive practices while the government dithers.
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