Helsinki Pride General News Finland to consider national ban on conversion therapy Finland’s parliament is due to consider a sweeping ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a petition was brought forwards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
New Zealand Pride General News New Zealand set to ban conversion therapy New Zealand has introduced a national bill that would prohibit LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in nearly all contexts. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Canada passes bill to ban conversion therapy Canada has passed a bill to ban any form of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors or unconsenting adults. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UK appoints first LGBTQ+ envoy Former Conservative MP, Nick Herbert, has been named as the UK government’s first-ever envoy on LGBTQ+ rights. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Queen confirms conversion therapy ban The Queen confirmed that LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be banned in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Conversion therapy ban: Johnson takes “freedom of religion very seriously” Johnson has confirmed that any ban on conversion therapy will not apply to LGBTQ+ adults who seek “pastoral support”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Downing Street stands by Johnson’s visit to anti-LGBTQ+ church Press secretary Allegra Stratton said Downing Street stands by the prime minister’s decision to visit Jesus House. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Johnson slammed for comments on AIDS Boris Johnson has received criticism after confusing HIV with AIDS. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Liz Truss General News Truss says conversion therapy ban will include trans community Equalities minister Liz Truss said any national ban on conversion therapy will protect the trans community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eight parties call for ban on conversion therapy LGBTQ+ groups from eight UK political parties have joined together to demand the government ban conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Johnson vows to ‘stamp out’ conversion therapy amid controversy Prime minister Boris Johnson has vowed to ‘stamp out’ LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Lord Chris Smith General News MP urges Johnson to appoint more LGBTQ+ cabinet members Lord Chris Smith, the UK’s first out gay MP, has urged Boris Johnson to improve LGBTQ+ representation in the cabinet. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
