Question reference: S6W-26814
- Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 19 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a clear definition of the term "conversion therapy practices", which outlines the difference between "quackery" and advice provision.
Answer
The public consultation on “Ending Conversion Practices in Scotland” which ran from 9 January 2024 until 2 April set out the Scottish Government’s proposals on defining prohibited conduct in legislation.
Consultation responses will be analysed and considered to inform future legislation to be introduced into Parliament.