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UK releases “historic & long overdue" bill to ban "abusive" LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bill aims to prevent serious harm to individuals' physical or mental health.
A draft bill to ban anti-LGBTQ + conversion therapy has been introduced to Parliament in the UK. The bill focuses on protecting individuals from abusive practices that aim to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. It targets physical and mental health care providers, prohibiting the use of harmful methods such as coercion and emotional pressure.
The bill aims to prevent serious harm to individuals' physical or mental health. Further details on the proposed law are available from the source, including the full scope of the bill and its potential impact on the community.
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Category: rights Published: June 25, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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