The UK Government’s Toothless ‘Conversion Practices Bill’ Fails LGBTI+ People in Wales
Cwiar, the independent watchdog for LGBTI+ rights in Wales, today strongly condemns the UK Government’s newly published Conversion Practices Act 2026 draft bill. Far from delivering the comprehensive, unconditional ban promised to our communities for years, this proposed legislation is fundamentally flawed, dangerously weak, and does absolutely nothing to change the Labour Party’s lackluster record […]
Our response to Wes Streeting’s resignation
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary following a tenure that caused significant harm to the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of LGBTI+ people across Wales. During his time in office, we saw repeated moves away from evidence-based, patient-centred healthcare — particularly in areas affecting trans and non-binary people. Decisions that should have been guided by […]
The UK government announces it will ban conversion therapy… again
The UK Government has once again promised to ban conversion therapy — more than eight years after first committing to do so. Since 2018, successive governments have treated a ban as an easy political win: something to announce, reaffirm, and signal support for, without ever fully delivering. Meanwhile, the evidence has remained clear. Conversion therapy […]