Simon Blake, the new head of Stonewall, is advocating for an all-encompassing ban on conversion practices targeting the entire LGBTQ+ community. As the UK government prepares to release draft legislation, Blake stresses the importance of including all measures attempting to change sexual or gender identity. This push comes after a turbulent relationship with the previous government, where efforts to ban conversion practices were hindered by attempts to exclude trans individuals. Stonewall's latest research shows significantly high rates of violence against LGBTQ+ people, reinforcing the need for legislative protection.
Blake emphasized that the conversion practices bill must encompass all actions aimed at altering someone's sexual or gender identity, reflecting the inclusive stance of Labour's manifesto.
The charity's new research reveals alarming statistics: 17% of LGBTQ+ Britons faced physical assault, and 12% endured corrective rape or sexual assault, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive ban.
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