The Evangelical Alliance says the Government’s draft bill on banning so-called “conversion practices” in England and Wales is “deeply concerning”.
The proposed law states that a person found guilty of “abusive conversion practices” could face unlimited fines and/or up to five years in prison.
Peter Lynas, Director of EAUK, described the draft legislation as “badly drafted” with an “entirely subjective” definition of abusive practices.
Conversion therapy bill is 'badly drafted'
The Westminster Government first pledged to criminalise so-called "conversion therapy" in 2018 under Theresa May.It was a knee-jerk response …