The UK government has introduced a landmark bill to ban abusive conversion practices in England and Wales, imposing a maximum five-year prison sentence and unlimited fines for those found guilty. The proposed legislation targets acts that cause serious harm, such as physical, sexual, economic, and psychological abuse, while exempting legitimate healthcare conversations and explorative discussions about identity. This move comes eight years after a ban was first promised in 2018 and follows criticism over previous delays and exclusions of transgender people. The current government, under Labour, has committed to a full trans-inclusive ban.