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Sep 2021
38m 45s

Thinking Straight (Pt 7): The ban

THE TIMES
About this episode

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley Street clinics and counsellors' treatment rooms. 

In this final episode of a seven-part series, reporter Emily Sargent turns her attention to Westminster. 

What's happened in the three years since the Government pledged to end the practice of conversion therapy?  

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Switchboard provides an information, support and referral service for anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm).

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Guests: 

Matthew Hyndman, co-founder, Ban Conversion Therapy. 

Jayne Ozanne, director and founder, Ozanne Foundation; chair, Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition.

Reverend Jide Macaulay, founding Pastor and CEO, House Of Rainbow.

Joe Hyman, LGBTQ+ activist and conversion therapy survivor. 

Peter Lynas, UK director, Evangelical Alliance.

Chris Csabs, co-author and co-founder, SOGICE Survivors.

Host: Emily Sargent, journalist.

Clips: X-Out-Loud, BBC, Core Issues Trust, ITV.



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