Boris Johnson U-Turn on Conversion Therapy Ban; 'Safe To Be Me' Conference Cancelled
On Transgender Day of Visibility, reports emerged that Boris Johnson was dropping the conversion therapy ban entirely. Within hours, Downing Street performed a partial reversal: proceeding with a ban but excluding transgender people. The double U-turn triggered the government's LGBT Business Champion to resign, and over 120 LGBTQ+ organisations boycotted and forced cancellation of the UK's first international LGBT+ conference 'Safe To Be Me', costing taxpayers an estimated £410,000-610,000.
Impact & Significance
Exposed deep divisions within the Conservative government on trans rights and severely damaged the UK's international reputation on LGBTQ+ protections.
Reference Record
- Date
- 1 April 2022
- Era
- 2020-present
- Sources
- 2
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