Have just seen this posted on facebook by LGB Alliance. No time to search for more info. They say:
On 1 March the House of Commons will be debating a private members’ bill intended to ban “gender identity conversion practices”. An earlier bill was debated in the House of Lords on 9 February. Numerous peers expressed their deep concern about the drive to ban “gender identity conversion practices”. Some demanded to know: “How can something be banned if it cannot be defined?” Others highlighted the serious assault any such ban would represent on free speech.
Despite protestations to the contrary, peers noted that it could lead to serious unintended consequences, including criminal prosecution, for parents, teachers and others seeking to help a child explore why they are convinced they are the opposite sex, or no sex at all. As Lord Forsyth said of what he described as a “dangerous piece of legislation”: “The world has gone mad”.
This draft legislation is a matter of profound concern to LGB Alliance, since the evidence shows that the majority of teenagers seeking what is deceptively called “gender affirming care” are LGB – and especially lesbians. These bills represent a danger to LGB teenagers.
Full statement here: https://lgballiance.org.uk/conversion-practices-bill-blog/
Have just seen it will be first of other private members bills tomorrow at 9:30am -
View more information about Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading) (1)
Private Members' Bills
Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Labour (Co-op), Brighton, Kemptown
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