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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ninian Wilson

MSPs urged to make 2023 the year conversion therapy is banned

THE Scottish Greens have said 2023 should be the year conversion therapy is banned in Scotland.

Conversion therapy uses interventions in an attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

LGBT+ groups have said the practice can cause severe trauma, but religious organisations have raised concerns that any law could impact on pastoral care.

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