Tue, 21-Oct-2025

The conversion therapy ban in Washington upheld by a federal appeals court

The conversion therapy

An appeals court upholds Washington state’s ban on conversion therapy for children. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban acted rationally and did not violate free speech. Licensed health care providers can be disciplined for trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people. Tuesday saw a unanimous decision … Read more

UK campaigners urge total ban on conversion therapy

UK campaigners urge total ban on conversion therapy

The UK government is being urged to bring in a total ban on conversion therapies that claim to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Ministers have drawn up proposed legislation that would make it illegal to provide conversion therapy to minors or non-consenting adults. But victims and campaign groups say it does not go far … Read more