Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison and unlimited fines under new bill

Government draft bill to ban abusive practices in England and Wales hailed as ‘historic’ by campaigners Perpetrators of “conversion therapy” against LGBTQ+ people could face up to five years in prison under proposals hailed as a “historic and long overdue” milestone by campaigners. The government has published its draft conversion practices bill, which would ban abusive practices that aim to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales. Continue reading...

By Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent