Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has put a halt to any plans on banning conversion therapy.
According to ITV News, the Tory MP has asked to review the current plans, meaning once again, there will be another delay in outlawing the practice. While it isn't unusual for a new minister to take stock before committing to a policy, the change in personnel means more waiting time for the LGBTQ+ community.
The practice, which is defined by NHS England as the attempt to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, often involves abhorrent techniques including electroshock therapy and prayer and Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community demanded the “inhumane” practices be banned “now”.
