Big Debate Heats Up Over Proposed Law to Ban 'Conversion Practices'

People are arguing over a new bill that aims to stop efforts to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

There is a major debate happening right now in the UK about a new law. It is called the Conversion Practices Bill. Conversion practices are things people do to try and force someone to change their sexual orientation—who they are attracted to—or their gender identity. These practices are often seen as harmful. Many people, including survivors of these methods, are calling for them to be banned entirely. However, not everyone agrees on how the law should work. Author JK Rowling recently spoke out against the bill. She shared a post claiming it could be a massive threat to gay rights. She co…