Conversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Prohibits sexual orientation conversion therapy and gender identity conversion therapy.
• Includes related or connected provisions as part of the prohibition.
• Originated in the Lords; currently at the Lords’ second reading (as of February 2024).
• Accompanied by official documents such as Amendment Papers, Library Notes and a Select Committee report.
• Falls within Equality & Civil Rights policy areas.

Progress

The bill is at the Lords’ second reading stage. After this, it would move on to further parliamentary scrutiny in the Lords, such as committee consideration, before progressing to the next stage in the legislative process.