Therapies that claim to convert gay people's sexuality are to be banned in the UK as part of a broader plan to improve the lives of LGBT people. Stonewall says that "no one should be told their identity is something that can be cured". A national survey found that 5% of the England LGBT community have undergone the procedure, while a further 5% have been offered it. The survey also revealed that Just over a quarter of LGBT people are afraid to hold hands in public. A £4.5m ( £4.5m ), 75-point action plan has been drawn up in response to the survey. A 16-week public consultation in England and UK into gender reassignment has also been launched.
Therapies that claim to convert gay people's sexuality are to be banned in the UK as part of a broader plan to improve the lives of LGBT people. A national survey found that 5% of the England LGBT community have undergone the procedure, while a further 5% have been offered it. The survey also revealed that Just over a quarter of LGBT people are afraid to hold hands in public. A £4.5m ( £4.5m ), 75-point action plan has been drawn up in response to the survey. A 16-week public consultation in England and UK into gender reassignment has also been launched.