Equality watchdog urges UK government to uphold its commitment to ban harmful conversion practices

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the Minister for Women and Equalities urging the UK government to publish a draft Bill to ban harmful conversion practices, which can be harmful to individuals with protected characteristics of sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The EHRC has previously supported proposals to end such practices and calls for pre-legislative scrutiny to ensure the legislation is effective and doesn't have unintended consequences. The legislation must protect individuals from harm while ensuring appropriate care and support are available and religious freedoms are respected. The EHRC is ready to provide expert advice on the equality and human rights implications of any proposed measures.

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