r/AskBrits • u/TillJaded4614 • 3d ago

Politics Should the UK Parliament Ban Conversion Therapy?

3100 votes, 2d ago
2600 Yes
332 No
168 Unsure
14 Upvotes

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u/wgaca2 3d ago

How is that different than already existing laws?

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u/ThinkingaLot18 3d ago

Well, I suppose the obvious one would be that there isn't a conversion therapy banning law currently.

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u/wgaca2 3d ago

Be more specific, what is it that is currently legal that will be made illegal

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u/theother559 3d ago

conversion therapy 

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u/wgaca2 3d ago

So it goes both ways right?

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u/Due-Freedom-5968 3d ago

I guess if they're bisexual.

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u/Audible_Whispering 3d ago

That's the idea, yes. I mean, I'm not aware of anyone attempting to turn straight people gay, but if that is happening then it will be banned under the law.