Conversion therapy ban could criminalise parents, warn 140 medics and MPs

Parents could be criminalised under Labour's proposed conversion therapy ban, the Prime Minister has been warned, in a letter signed by 140 medics, parliamentarians and other individuals.

The government recently reiterated its determination to introduce a full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. It has said it will be a ‘key immediate’ priority.

The letter, signed by MPs and peers across the political spectrum, as well as doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists, has expressed ‘grave concerns’ about Keir Starmer’s proposals, according to the Daily Telegraph. It warns that parents who do not want their children to transition will risk being criminalised; and therapists who fail to ‘unconditionally affirm’ a child who wishes to transition could also be criminalised.