@goatsarah Following the Committee's report a revised #BDMRR Bill was introduced and floodgates opened for submissions from LGBTQI+ supporters and anti-trans activists and a range of bystanders. Not as many submissions as on the related #ConversionTherapy #ConversionPractices Prohibition Bill that followed but lots of overlap of content and submitters.

Don't worry, both Bills passed in NZ but it was an anxious time for LGBTIQ+ community
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018807955/births-deaths-and-genders-a-quiet-bill-goes-loud

Former #detransition advocate @reclaimingtrans is fighting the anti-transgender movement.

50-year study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior estimated that less than 3% of people who medically transitioned experienced #transitionregret.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-detransitioner-fights-anti-transgender-movement-backed/story?id=92597182

#conversiontherapy #conversionpractices

The Expert Advisory Group on Conversion Practices has released it's report today.

This report recognises the need for a comprehensive ban of all Conversion Practices on the basis of both sexuality and gender identity, and wherever it may occur.

Follow our fight to end this abuse in Scotland #lgbt #conversiontherapy #conversionpractices #humanrights #pride

https://www.gov.scot/publications/expert-advisory-group-ending-conversion-practices-report-recommendations/

Maggie Chapman MSP and Beth Douglas, co-convener of #RainbowGreens, currently updating the #ScottishGreens on progress being made in the Scottish Parliament on #LGBTQI+ issues: #GenderRecognition reform, banning #ConversionPractices, improving #trans #healthcare