Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Givan on 28 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Paul Givan
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 28 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Private Members' Business
Heading: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5762611

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I agree with the Minister's point. It is because they want to ignore the substantive detail of the Bill that many of the Members opposite have resorted to directing personal abuse towards the DUP. They have brought up historical grievances, because they do not want to confront the substance of the Bill. It is distraction politics. For our part, we will continue to represent those who are opposed to the Bill. It will go through, no doubt, to the Committee Stage. We will continue to provide detailed scrutiny of the Bill, and, when it comes back to the Assembly, we will seek to oppose it by whatever means to make sure that we protect parents, pastors and a free society.

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