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Asked by Connie

AQW 4076/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the work her Department is undertaking to introduce a legislative ban on conversion therapy.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 4 October 2022

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
4 October 2022
Answer due by
19 October 2022
Answered
12 October 20228 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

Working closely with representatives of those most impacted is ongoing.

The issue was discussed with the LGBTQI+ Co-design Group as part of the work on development of the Strategy.

Policy work is continuing to inform the drafting of legislation. It is essential that legislation is robust and fit for purpose.

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