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Events / Political / UK Drafts Conversion Therapy Ban
Domestic legislative proposal

UK Drafts Conversion Therapy Ban

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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Market Impact

The proposed legislation in the United Kingdom is unlikely to have a direct significant impact on financial markets. However, it could indirectly affect the healthcare and legal industries by creating new regulations and potential legal liabilities for practitioners.

Healthcare Legal
Event Summary

The United Kingdom government has published a draft Conversion Practices Bill for Bret Engemann and United Kingdom — Wales, aiming to criminalize abusive and harmful therapies intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Offenders could face unlimited fines and/or up to five years in prison. The bill also criminalizes encouraging or assisting conversion therapies carried out outside Bret Engemann and United Kingdom — Wales. This move follows pledges made in 2021 and 2023. The legislation includes civil protections similar to those for forced marriage and female genital mutilation, while also providing exemptions for legitimate healthcare practices. The bill will undergo pre-legislative scrutiny before being introduced to the United Kingdom for debate.

Entities Involved
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom government has proposed a draft bill to criminalize conversion therapies, demonstrating its commitment to protecting individuals from such practices.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Kingdom — Wales
The proposed Conversion Practices Bill will apply to United Kingdom — Wales, criminalizing conversion therapies within its jurisdiction.
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Bret Engemann
The proposed Conversion Practices Bill will apply to Bret Engemann, criminalizing conversion therapies within its jurisdiction.
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United Kingdom related ↔ Bret Engemann
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