POLICY: Banning Conversion Practices

In the 2022-23 Programme for Government (PfG), the Scottish Government reaffirmed its commitment to introduce a Bill on ending conversion practices in Scotland, including sexual orientation and gender identity. This consultation outlines the proposal to ban conversion practices, including draft legislative provisions to achieve this.  

At the RCN’s 2022 Congress, members voted overwhelmingly to support a full ban on conversion practices in all four UK nations. Members called for a LGBTQ+ inclusive ban on all forms of conversion practices. RCN Scotland is therefore supportive of a wide ban on conversion practices. We believe that any ban must ensure that legitimate, supportive services, including talking therapies to explore sexual orientation and gender identity are allowed to continue.