As of 15 December 2025, conversion therapy remains legal in the UK, seven years after the first government pledge to ban the abusive practice. The pseudoscientific attempts to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity continue unchecked, despite repeated commitments from successive administrations.
Campaigners highlight that every delay exposes vulnerable LGBTQ+ people to profound harm, including depression and suicidal thoughts. Government research indicates 7% of LGBT individuals have faced such practices. The latest parliamentary debate underscores the urgency, yet legislation is still pending.
