Liz Truss wants conversion therapy ban to protect ‘religious freedom’
Liz Truss has insisted that any ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy should “protect freedom of speech and the ability for adults to consent”.
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Government officials held “secret meeting” with conversion therapy practitioners
An investigation discovered that the government equalities office held an “undisclosed meeting” earlier this year with the Core Issues Trust.
Government sets out plans to ban conversion therapy
Liz Truss has announced the government’s proposal to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy while launching a 6-week consultation on the matter.
Carrie Johnson speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ rights
Carrie Johnson shared a message of support for the LGBTQ+ community during a public appearance at a Conservative conference on Tuesday.
Liz Truss speaks out against self-identification for trans people
Truss has caused controversy after saying “it wouldn’t be right to have self-identification with no checks” in relation to trans people.
Out Gay MP Mike Freer named as new equalities minister
Conservative MP Mike Freer has been announced as a new UK equalities minister and will working alongside Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch.
Calls for equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to resign after anti-LGBTQ+ comments
LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups are urging Badenoch to resign after a leaked 2018 video showed the MP making anti-LGBTQ+ comments.