We are deeply disappointed by the Government’s recent U-Turn regarding Conversion Therapy legislation in the UK. Although we are pleased the government have followed through in their promise to ban Gay Conversion Therapy we are appalled by the decision to continue to allow Transgender Conversion Therapy. It is not enough that the government is protecting Queer people, Trans people also deserve protection. #LGBWithTheT
You can get involved by asking your local MP to support a trans-inclusive ban on Conversion Therapy here: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ask-your-mp-to-support-a-trans-inclusive-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
Conversion therapy is the practice in which attempts are made to change an individual’s sexuality or gender identity. This is based on the idea that being anything other than Heterosexual and Cisgender is a mental illness and can therefore be ‘cured’. At the SU we condemn Conversion Therapy in all of its forms and hope you will join us in working to eradicate this abhorrent practice.
Frankie, Dan, Beth and Maddy
CCSU Sabbatical Leadership Team 2021/22