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<p>This government is committed to tackling the abhorrent practice of so-called ‘conversion
therapy’ in the UK.</p><p>Our action will be determined by research to look at how
best to define conversion therapy, where it is happening and who it is happening to.</p><p>When
that is complete, we will bring forward proposals to ban conversion therapy, making
sure that our measures are effective, so that innocent people no longer have to endure
these vile practices.</p><p>Following a competitive tendering exercise, the Government
Equalities Office has commissioned Coventry University to undertake initial research
that sets out the scope of practices, where it is happening and how it affects those
who have experienced it. The aims and objectives of this research, alongside it’s
methodology, are included in the report, which will be published in due course.<strong>
</strong></p><p>Officials are also reviewing the legislative framework to establish
the scope of conversion therapy practices that are not already unlawful. Where these
dangerous practices are not already unlawful, we are examining the best ways to prevent
them being conducted, without sending them underground. We will engage a wide range
of stakeholders on these practices and any potential measures.</p>
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