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WHAT IS CONVERSION THERAPY?

Find out more about conversion therapy, the studies that explore it and the organisations that can support you if you’ve been affected.

• Download the Ban Conversion Therapy coalition briefing on why including trans people in the ban is necessary.

• Read the report on conversion therapy from the United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IESOGI).

• The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture deem conversion therapy as torture - read their full statement here.

• All major UK medical organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding condemning the use of conversion therapy in all its forms.

• Very interesting report from BMJ which includes “access barriers to transition healthcare” as a form of conversion therapy. This is an important clarification which, if taken seriously, will fully protect Trans people’s right to transition safely.

• Royal College Paediatrics and Child Health published a crucial report which encourages an “affirming response” to supporting LGBTQ+ children as they come to terms with their sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Ozanne Foundation conducted a National Faith & Sexuality Survey in 2018 which highlighted some important findings around conversion therapy and it’s prominence.