Queen Elizabeth II announces government will ban “ex-gay” conversion therapy

The dangerous psychological technique has no scientific basis, but the religious right keeps touting it as a cure for homosexuality.

Performers are joined onstage by Queen Elizabeth II at the end of The Queen’s Birthday Party, Royal Albert Hall, 2018
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Queen Elizabeth II has announced that the government will outlaw “ex-gay” conversion therapy, the dangerous psychological technique meant to “cure” a person of homosexuality.

While the practice has been discredited by every major medical association, the religious right continues to promote the technique despite the increased risk of suicide and depression by participants.

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“Measures will be brought forward to address racial and ethnic disparities and ban conversion therapy,” the Queen said during her nine-minute speech to Parliament.

“As a global leader on LGBT+ rights, this government has always been committed to stamping out the practice of conversion therapy,” Liz Truss, Minister for Women and Equalities, added after the speech. Truss confirmed the government would move forward on the measure.

“We want to make sure that people in this country…

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