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King Charles Calls for Ban on LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices in Landmark UK Move
King Charles III has backed fresh plans for a ban on LGBTQ+ conversion practices, as the issue returned to the centre of Britain’s political agenda during the 2026 King’s Speech.
The proposed legislation, described as a Draft Conversion Practices Bill, would outlaw what the Government calls “abusive conversion practices” aimed at changing or suppressing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales.
The announcement marks the latest attempt by successive UK governments to introduce a nationwide ban on conversion therapy, a practice widely condemned by major medical organisations and LGBTQ+ rights groups. Campaigners argue such practices can cause severe emotional and psychological harm, particularly among young people.
During the King’s Speech, the Government stated that it would bring forward legislation to ban “abusive conversion practices,” while also insisting the law would not interfere with legitimate counselling, healthcare, or freedom of religious belief.
The issue has become increasingly politically sensitive after years of delays. A ban on conversion therapy was first promised in 2018 under former Prime Minister Theresa May, but repeated pledges from later governments failed to result in legislation.
LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall welcomed the renewed commitment but warned that campaigners remain cautious after years of missed deadlines. The organisation has repeatedly called for a fully inclusive ban covering both sexual orientation and gender identity.
Supporters of the legislation say conversion practices are outdated, harmful and unsupported by modern science. Critics, however, have raised concerns over how the law may affect religious freedom, pastoral conversations and discussions surrounding gender identity.
The UK’s move comes amid wider international pressure to outlaw conversion therapy. Earlier this week, the European Commission announced plans to encourage all EU member states to introduce bans on the practice.
If passed, the new UK legislation would apply to England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern Ireland would be responsible for introducing their own laws because criminal justice powers are devolved.
The proposed bill is expected to undergo consultation and scrutiny before being debated fully in Parliament later this year.
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