‘Not affirming gender identity’ outlawed in Australia
Those calling for a broad conversion therapy ban have consistently called for legislation in the UK to follow the example of Victoria, Australia. But official guidance brought in as the legislation in Victoria came into force includes some very worrying examples of what is now considered illegal.
Victoria’s Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 (CSCPP Act) makes it illegal for a person or organisation to engage in ‘change or suppression practices’. The penalty can be up to ten years in prison and a maximum fine of £100,000.
It defines a ‘change or suppression practice’ as “a practice or conduct directed towards a person, whether with or without the person’s consent… On the basis of the person’s sexual orientation or gender identity”.
Also see
Banning ‘conversion therapy’ in Scotland
Summary and extracts of the written legal opinion of Aidan O’Neill KC
