MLAs to debate bill aimed at banning conversion practices
This is balanced legislation which protects LGBT+ people from harm whilst also upholding freedom of speech and freedom of religion," he added."For too long, Northern Ireland has lagged behind on equality.
- ▪This is balanced legislation which protects LGBT+ people from harm whilst also upholding freedom of speech and freedom of religion," he added."For too long, Northern Ireland has lagged behind on equality.
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MLAs to debate bill aimed at banning conversion practices Image source, Getty ImagesByJayne McCormackPolitical correspondent, BBC News NIPublished17 minutes agoA bill aimed at banning sexuality and gender conversion practices will be debated by assembly members (MLAs) for the first time at Stormont later on Tuesday.It contains provisions, external that could see a two-year jail sentence imposed on people who conduct conversion practices. Alliance's deputy leader Eóin Tennyson proposed the private member's legislation, but it has been criticised by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) which said the bill "presents a real threat to freedom".Unionist parties are expected to oppose the bill, but it is believed to have support from Sinn Féin and the Social Democratic and Labour Party…
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