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EU moves closer to so-called conversion therapy ban as MEPs vote in favour
More than 1.2 million people signed the petition, exceeding the threshold required to trigger an official response
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The Traitors star Matty Hyndman recalls conversion therapy pressure as survivors speak out (EXCLUSIVE)
So-called “conversion therapy” is the practice of pressuring LGBTQ+ people to “change” a same-sex attraction or deny a trans identity. It’s now eight years, five prime ministers and a change of government since we were first promised a ban, and LGBTQ+ people are still subjected to the heinous practice, which is often rooted in religious oppression. Here, Attitude speaks to Traitors star Matty Hyndman and actor and writer Emmanuel about their experiences
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Good Law Project urges action against Sex Matters infiltrating conversion practices ban
"This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people," says Good Law Project
Culture Film & TV
The Traitors star Matthew co-founded anti conversion practices group, revealing church tried to ‘cure’ him of being gay
“You do not have free will with a loaded gun to your head," said Hyndman
News World
US Supreme Court signals majority to overturn Colorado conversion therapy ban
The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected by the end of June 2026
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Amnesty report reveals rise in funding and activity for so-called LGBTQ conversion therapy
“We mapped 12 groups promoting the harmful and abusive practice of so-called ‘conversion therapy,'" the Amnesty report states
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‘One year on, and still no ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy from Labour’
"No one should be subjected to degrading, humiliating attempts to change who they are," writes Peter Tatchell in an op-ed for Attitude
Culture Film & TV
Coronation Street actor James Cartwright slams ‘archaic’ conversion therapy and praises soap’s handling of topic
Cartwright called conversion therapy "outdated", saying: "It feels bizarre, the idea that you can change fundamentally who you love"
News UK
Labour shares commitment to ‘full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices’
"Conversion practices are abuse," a Labour spokesperson said
Culture Film & TV
Lilies Not for Me’s Will Seefried on romantic gay drama’s depiction of so-called conversion therapy: ‘I dove deep’
Exclusive: "Society loves to pretend queerness is a recent phenomenon" says the filmmaker of his period drama exploring the scientifically-debunked practise of trying to change someone's sexuality
Life Wellbeing
From HIV to transitioning, Dr Ranj Singh reflects on 30 years of LGBTQ+ healthcare
"Although these advances mark significant progress, challenges persist"
News UK
Scottish Government opens consultation on ending ‘conversion therapy’ practices
"We are leading the way in the UK," said Scotland's Equalities Minister Emma Roddick on Tuesday (9 January)
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MPs to table new bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’
"This united, cross-party effort sends a clear political signal"
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New ‘conversion therapy’ ban bill tabled includes unlimited fines
Baroness Burt's bill would ban 'conversion therapy' aimed at changing sexual orientation and gender identity
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Baroness Burt ‘over the moon’ new ‘conversion therapy’ ban bill to be debated
Exclusive: "If enough people lobby [the government] may well decide they have to support it," Baroness Lorely Burt has told Attitude
News UK
‘Conversion therapy’ ban bill to be debated in UK Parliament after all
There's a glimmer of hope
News UK
Tory MP ‘by no means done’ with the fight for ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Exclusive: "Once again I call on the Government to do the right thing by banning 'conversion therapy'," Alicia Kearns has said
News UK
UK Government slammed for ‘total moral failure’ over ‘conversion therapy’ ban
"The government promised to outlaw this practice five years ago, and further delay will only put more LGBTQ+ people in danger"
Culture Film & TV
The Hollyoaks cast on ‘conversion therapy’ storyline ahead of special episode
"This is a huge episode for the queer community"
News UK
‘Conversion therapy’ ban expected to be left out of King’s Speech
It's yet another disappointment