The majority of Welsh people support a ban on conversion therapy for sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales though the figure is lower than in other parts of Britain.
The UK government has faced criticism for excluding transgender people from a promised ban on conversion therapy, where individuals attempt to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Following the partial U-turn in Westminster, the Welsh Government said it was seeking legal advice on whether they will be able to use devolved powers to ban conversion therapy within Wales.
New YouGov polling shows majority support for banning conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales. Six in 10 Welsh people (61%) think conversion therapy to change someone’s sexual orientation should be banned, while 57% think conversion therapy to change someone’s gender identity should be banned. Just 13% and 15% respectively say each practice should not be banned, while 26-28% are unsure.
