The trans community and so-called conversion therapy - what will the real-life impact be of the government's decision not include trans people in a ban on the practise? MinnieStephC4 speaks to one trans woman about her experiences.
A trans woman who survived so-called conversion therapy has told this programme that people will “take their own lives” as a result of the goverment’s decision to exclude transgender people in their plan to ban the controversial practice.The government was forced to cancel their global conference on LGBTQ rights after more than 100 groups pulled out in protest.
The equalities office say it’s a complex issue and insist they want to be more “careful” with the legislation involving trans people.
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